ENG 101

Which of the following BEST defines language as a system of communication?

• A collection of words and grammar rules

• A set of symbols used for artistic expression

• A structured system of signs and symbols used for conveying meaning

• A method of recording historical events

Which perspective emphasizes the social context in the development of language?

• Structuralism

• Functionalism

• Cognitive Linguistics

• Behaviorism

Which of the following statements reflects the nature of language as a cultural artifact?

• Language is a biological instinct.

• Language is a universal phenomenon found in all human societies.

• Language is a fixed system that does not change over time.

• Language is shaped by the cultural and social contexts of its speakers.

What is the primary focus of sociolinguistics in the study of language?

• The cognitive processes involved in language production

• The structure and grammar of languages

• The relationship between language and society

• The historical development of languages

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of language?

• It is always spoken.

• It is systematic.

• It is unique to humans.

• It is culturally transmitted.

What is the primary role of syntax in language?

• To convey meaning through vocabulary

• To organize words into phrases and sentences

• To express emotions and feelings

• To provide cultural context

Which of the following best describes the term "pragmatics" in linguistics?

• The study of the structure of sentences

• The study of sound systems in languages

• The study of language in context and its practical use

• The study of the historical development of languages

Which of the following statements about language is true?

• All languages have the same number of phonemes.

• Language is a fixed system that does not adapt to cultural changes.

• Language can be both spoken and written.

• Language is only used for communication among humans.

What does the term "semantics" refer to in the study of language?

• The study of sound patterns in language

• The study of the meaning of words and sentences

• The study of sentence structure

• The study of language acquisition

How does the characteristic of "cultural transmission" affect language?

• It ensures that languages remain unchanged over generations.

• It allows language to be learned and passed down through social interactions.

• It limits the number of languages that can be spoken.

• It makes language acquisition a purely instinctual process.