10 Questions
Which branch of linguistics is concerned with the study of language change or changes of a group of languages over time?
Comparative linguistics
What is the primary focus of Phonetics?
Physical properties of sounds
What does macro-linguistics focus on?
Patterns and variation in language within a society
Which linguistic study is concerned with the evolution and formation of language?
Biolinguistics
Which branch of linguistics is concerned with the processes related to word cognition and learning, such as language acquisition?
Psycholinguistics
What is the main difference between free and bound morphemes?
Free morphemes cannot stand alone, while bound morphemes can stand on their own.
What is the primary focus of micro-linguistics?
Just studying the system and structure of language
According to Jakobson's Functions of Language, which function is used when the speaker expresses purposively to persuade or influence the receiver?
Conative (Receiver)
Which branch of linguistics makes use of computer science in the analysis of language and speech?
Computational linguistics
Which language teaching method focuses on avoiding usage of the learners' native language and emphasizes listening and speaking drills?
Audio-lingual Method (ALM)
Test your knowledge of macro-linguistics, including topics such as etymology, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, and the application of computer science in linguistics. Explore how language relates to society and how it is acquired at a broader perspective.
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