Understanding Language Frameworks

Why are language frameworks important in the study of language?

• They make language more complex.

• They are only useful for spoken language.

• They simplify the analysis of language.

• They are not relevant to A-level studies.

What is the main focus of phonetics and phonology?

• The meaning of words.

• The production and patterns of speech sounds.

• The structure of sentences.

• The spelling of words.

Which term refers to the omission of a sound or syllable in speech?

• Consonant

• Accent

• Intonation

• Elision

What does the term 'lexis' refer to in linguistics?

• The punctuation used in writing.

• The words of a language.

• The sounds of a language.

• The rules of sentence structure.

Which of the following is an example of jargon?

• Words with multiple meanings

• Informal language

• Specialist language used by professionals

• Old-fashioned words

What is the difference between denotation and connotation?

• Denotation is the symbolic meaning, connotation is the literal meaning.

• Both refer to the symbolic meaning.

• Denotation is the literal meaning, connotation is the symbolic meaning.

• Both refer to the literal meaning.

Which of the following are words with the same pronunciation but different meanings?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Lexical items

• Homonyms

What does grammar primarily deal with?

• The social use of language

• The pronunciation of words

• The structure of phrases, clauses, and sentences

• The meaning of words

What does orthography focus on?

• The meaning of sentences

• The pronunciation of words

• The conventions of written language

• The social context of language

In pragmatics, what is an 'utterance' equivalent to in written language?

• A sentence

• A phrase

• A paragraph

• A word