GALLARDO, LOURDES B.
MAED- ENG214
INTRODUCTION TO LINGUISTICS
1. Which of the following best describes the distinction between linguistics and
applied language studies?
a. Linguistics is practical while applied language studies are theoretical.
b. Linguistics investigates language systematically, whereas applied studies
focus on real-world language use and learning.
c. Both fields are solely concerned with grammar acquisition.
d. Applied language studies are a sub-field of phonetics.
2. The two main branches of linguistics, theoretical and applied, are distinct in that
theoretical linguistics:
a. Focuses on the history of words and their meanings.
b. Centers on the formal structure of language, while applied linguistics
addresses language-related problems in society.
c. Is concerned with literature interpretation.
d. Primarily deals with second-language acquisition.
3. How is Phonology differs from phonetics ?
a. Phonetics is abstract, while phonology deals with articulation
b. Phonology deals with the physical production of sounds.
c. Phonology studies the functional organization of sounds in a language.
d. They are identical in scope and method.
4. Which of the following best explains why phonemes are considered abstract
representations of sound?
a. They cannot be heard or spoken.
b. They vary in actual pronunciation but serve the same function in
distinguishing meaning.
c. They are written letters that correspond to pronunciation.
d. They are the physical output of speech production.
5. In terms of language structure, how does morphology contribute to linguistic
analysis?
a. It investigates sound change only.
b. It examines the evolution of word meanings.
c. It studies the internal structure of words and how morphemes create
meaning.
d. It is synonymous with syntax.
6. A sound change that affects how phonemes are realized in a language over time
is most likely to be studied under:
a. Pragmatics
b. Historical phonology
c. Semantics
d. Sociolinguistics
7. The branch of linguistics that studies how words are formed and the structure of
morphemes is:
a. Syntax
b. Morphology
c. Semantics
d. Pragmatics
8. Which of the following is not a sub-field of linguistics?
a. Pragmatics
b. Phonology
c. Morphology
d. Bibliography
9. Why is it important to study structural aspects of language such as phonology
and syntax?
a. To memorize definitions
b. To gain a scientific understanding of how language works and evolves.
c. To eliminate regional accents
d. To replace traditional grammar teaching
10. An example of a consonant phoneme in English is:
a. /a/
b. /e/
c. /b/
d. /i/
11. A linguist studying how meaning varies depending on context and speaker
intention is working within which sub-field?
a. Phonology
b. Syntax
c. Pragmatics
d. Morphology
12. A teacher explaining how tense is marked in verbs is focusing on which structural
aspect of language?
a. Phonology
b. Syntax
c. Morphology
d. Pragmatics
13. Which example reflects the influence of pragmatics
a. Recognizing sarcasm in the sentence “Great job!” when someone makes
a mistake
b. Identifying the root word of “unhappiness”
c. Transcribing a speech sound
d. Analyzing passive voice structure
14. Which of the following best evaluates why phonology is more useful than
phonetics in analyzing language systems?
a. Phonology focuses more on physical articulation
b. Phonology reveals underlying sound patterns that affect meaning
c. Phonetics is more abstract and difficult to apply
d. Phonetics shows surface variation Which of the following best evaluates
why phonology is more useful than phonetics in analyzing language
systems? A. Phonology focuses more on physical articulation
e. B. Phonology reveals underlying sound patterns that affect meaning
f. C. Phonetics is more abstract and difficult to apply
g. D. Phonetics shows surface variation only
15. Which of the following best represents a derivational morpheme?
a. –ed
b. –ing
c. un–
d. –s