Sociolinguistics Variables & Subsystems Test

Which of the following best describes morphology?

• The study of word formation and structure
  
  

• The study of sound systems in language
  
  

• The study of sentence structure

• The study of meaning in language

Phonetics is concerned with:

• The meaning of words

• The physical properties of speech sounds

• The grammatical structure of sentences

• The purpose of language in discourse

Lexicology studies:

• Sentence structures
  

• Thee relationship between sounds and spelling

• The words and vocabulary of a language

• The way language is used in conversation

Syntax refers to

• The social functions of language
  
  

• The study of vocabulary

• The way words are pronounced
  
  

• The set of rules governing sentence structure

The term ‘discourse’ refers to:

• The study of cultural influences on language

• The structure and features of extended texts

• The formation of words in a language
  
  

• The sounds of speech

What is the primary function of Jakobson’s referential function of language?

• To persuade an audience

• To create a social bond

• To provide information
  
  

• To express emotions

Which of the following best defines ‘language mode’?

• The target audience of a text

• The tone of a text
  
  

• The reason why an author writes a text
  
  

• The medium through which language is communicated

‘Field’ in linguistic analysis refers to:

• The role of the speaker in a conversation
  
  

• The subject matter or topic of discourse
  
  

• The relationship between participants
  
  

• The formality of a text

Register refers to:

• The grammatical structure of a sentence

• The variation in language based on context and formality

• The different sounds in a language

• The intended audience of a text

Define the term ‘cultural context’ and provide an example of how it can affect language use.