Language components

Phonology studies the meaning of words in different contexts.

• True

• False

Which branch of linguistics studies the smallest units of meaning?

• a) Phonology

• b) Morphology

• c) Syntax

• d) Semantics

The rules that govern word order in a language are part of __________

Semantics is concerned with the meaning of words and sentences.

• True

• False

Which branch of linguistics studies meaning in context and language use?

• a) Phonology

• b) Pragmatics

• c) Syntax

• d) Morphology

Morphology deals with how sounds are produced in the vocal tract.

• True

• False

The branch of linguistics that studies meaning is called _________.

Which of these does pragmatics NOT study?

• a) Speech acts

• b) Conversational implicature

• c) Sound patterns

• d) Politeness strategies

Which of these sentences follows correct English syntax?

• a) The cat sleeps on the bed.

• b) Sleeps cat bed on the the.

• c) Cat the on bed sleeps the.

• d) Bed on cat sleeps the.

Morphology is the branch of linguistics that studies the structure and formation of words.

• True

• False