The components of language.

Which are the components of a language? (2 answers)

• Syntax, Morphology, Phonology, Semantics & Pragmatics

• Form, content & use

• Listening, Speaking, Writing & Reading abilities

• Connotative, Arbitrary, Cultural Baggage & Versatile

Answer explanation

Remember that the components of a language are three: Form, content & use. And they are divided into 5 sub-categories: Syntax, Morphology, Phonology, Semantics & Pragmatics

Refers to how language is organized; the word order, sentence organization and word relationship

• Semantics

• Syntax

• Pragmatic

• Phonetic

• Morphology

Answer explanation

Breif definition of syntax:

It is the way in which linguistic elements (such as words) are put together to form phrases or clauses.

Aspect of the language concerned with rules governing change in meaning.

• Phonetics

• Semantics

• Morphology

• Pragmatic

Answer explanation

Morphology is:

is the study of words, how they are formed, and their relationship to other words in the same language. It analyzes the structure of words and parts of words such as stems, root, words, prefixes, and suffixes.

Is concerned in the way the language is used in a communication context rather than its structure.

• Phonetic

• Semantics

• Pragmatic

Answer explanation

In refers to the study of meaning of words, phrases and sentences. Literal meaning, not social conventions.

• Morphology

• Pragmatics

• Semantics

Which and how much kinds of adverbs do exist?

• Adverbs of manner, time, place and degree (4)

• Adverbs of quality, quantity and degree

  (3)

• regular e irregular Adverbs

  (2)

• Adverbs of space, time, grade and form

  (4)

What is the use of adjectives?

• To describe or modify a noun
• To express action or state of being
• To connect words, phrases, or clauses
• To replace a noun

How many and what type of adjectives do exist?

• 3 types: Descriptive, Quantitative, and Demonstrative
• 8 types: Quantity,, Quality, Size, Age, Shape, Color, Origins and Material

• 4 types: Descriptive, Quantitative, Demonstrative, and Distributive
• 5 types: Descriptive, Quantitative, Demonstrative, Distributive, and Interrogative

What is the use of adverbs?

• To describe a noun
• To modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb
• To express a complete thought
• To connect clauses or sentences

Can the pronouns replace a noun in a phrase?

• Yes, pronouns can replace a noun in a phrase

• Pronouns cannot replace any word in a phrase