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Which of the following is NOT a building block of language according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a building block of language according to the text?
- Sentences
- Parts of words
- Syntax (correct)
- Words
What does the term 'lexicon' refer to in the context of language?
What does the term 'lexicon' refer to in the context of language?
- Study of how words can be built
- Rules for combining parts of words
- Mental dictionary of words (correct)
- Study of how phrases are formed
What is the study of rules for combining parts of words called?
What is the study of rules for combining parts of words called?
- Morphology (correct)
- Phonology
- Syntax
- Lexicon
Which of the following is an example of an ungrammatical word according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of an ungrammatical word according to the text?
What does the term 'syntax' refer to in the context of language?
What does the term 'syntax' refer to in the context of language?
Which of the following is an example of a grammatically correct phrase according to the text?
Which of the following is an example of a grammatically correct phrase according to the text?
What is the study of rules for building even larger expressions called?
What is the study of rules for building even larger expressions called?
Which language is mentioned in the text as an example of how to build good phrases and sentences?
Which language is mentioned in the text as an example of how to build good phrases and sentences?
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Study Notes
Language Building Blocks
- Key components of language include phonetics, morphology, syntax, and semantics.
- Note that the text identifies certain aspects that do not qualify as building blocks of language.
Lexicon
- Refers to the mental dictionary or vocabulary of a language, encompassing words and their meanings.
Morphology
- The study of rules governing the structure of words, including the formation of prefixes, suffixes, and root words.
Ungrammatical Words
- Identifies examples that violate established grammatical rules, highlighting issues that can arise in language formation.
Syntax
- The set of rules that dictates how words are arranged to form phrases and sentences, influencing readability and clarity.
Grammatically Correct Phrases
- Examples provided demonstrate proper adherence to syntax rules, showcasing correct word combination and structure.
Larger Expressions
- The study of constructing larger expressions in language goes beyond simple phrases to encompass full sentences and paragraphs.
Language Example
- Specific languages may be mentioned to illustrate effective phrase and sentence construction, providing comparative context for building grammatical accuracy.
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