Introduction to Linguistics - Morphology and Syntax

These 2 are considered Levels of Linguistics analysis.

• Inflection & Derivation

• Morphology & Syntax

• Morphology & Grammar

• Morphology & Inflection

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CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What does morphology in linguistics primarily deal with?

• The arrangement of words into sentences.

• The sounds of speech sounds.

• The internal structure of words and their formation from morphemes.

• The social aspects of communication.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is a morpheme?

• The smallest unit of sound in a language.

• The study of sentence structure.

• The study of word meanings.

• The smallest unit of meaning in a language.

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following words consists of two morphemes?

• Unhappy

• Dogs

• Running

• Beautifully

What does syntax in linguistics refer to?

• The study of word meanings.

• The arrangement of words into sentences and phrases.

• The study of speech sounds.

• The study of communication in social contexts.

Which of the following is an example of syntax?

• Analyzing the root of a word

• Identifying verb tenses

• Studying the pronunciation of vowels

• Determining the order of words in a sentence

Which level of linguistic analysis focuses on the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences?

• Phonetics

• Morphology

• Syntax

• Semantics

Which of the following is an example of a syntactic rule?

• The plural form of nouns is created by adding "-s."

• The order of adjectives in English is typically opinion-size-age-shape-color-origin-material-purpose.

• Adding the prefix "un-" to a word creates the opposite meaning.

• Words in a sentence must follow subject-verb-object order.

Pragmatics in linguistics is concerned with:

• The sounds of speech.

• The arrangement of words.

• The interpretation of meaning beyond literal language.

• The structure of morphemes.

Which of the following is an example of a pragmatic aspect of language?

• Understanding the difference between "their" and "there."

• Interpreting sarcasm in a statement.

• Analyzing the stress patterns in words.

• Identifying the root form of a verb.