Group 2 Quiz

What is the definition of language according to the material?

• A system for writing symbols

• A system for conveying meaning through communication

• A tool for speaking only

• A way to memorize words

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of language?

• Systematic

• Symbolic

• Individual

• Social

Which component of language deals with the sound system?

• Syntax

• Lexicon

• Phonology

• Morphology

Syntax is related to...

• Word meaning

• Sentence structure

• Sound system

• Speaking style

What does lexicon refer to?

• Grammar rules

• Sound system

• A collection of words and their meanings

• Speaking techniques

What is the typical sentence structure in English?

• Subject–Object–Verb

• Verb–Subject–Object

• Subject–Verb–Object

• Object–Subject–Verb

What does “competence” in language refer to?

• The ability to speak fluently in public

• The mental knowledge of language in the brain

• The ability to write texts

• The ability to read quickly

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of competence?

• Stored in the brain

• Affected by fatigue

• Includes grammar and vocabulary

• Develops through learning

What is “performance” in language?

• Knowledge in the mind

• The actual use of language in communication

• Grammar rules

• Sound patterns

Making a mistake like saying “She go to school” is an example of...

• Competence

• Performance

• Syntax

• Lexicon