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Which concepts will be covered in the exam?
Which concepts will be covered in the exam?
- Phonetics and phonology (correct)
- Historical linguistics
- Syntax and morphology
- Semantics and pragmatics
What is the goal of the course?
What is the goal of the course?
- To learn about different languages
- To become fluent in a specific language
- To teach you how to analyze unfamiliar data (correct)
- To memorize linguistic data
Which of the following is NOT necessary for the exam?
Which of the following is NOT necessary for the exam?
- Memorizing linguistic data seen so far
- Analyzing unfamiliar data
- Understanding phonological rules
- Knowing how to say phlegm in Hindi (correct)
What is the difference between phonemes and allophones?
What is the difference between phonemes and allophones?
Can a phoneme have multiple allophones?
Can a phoneme have multiple allophones?
How can we predict which allophone will be produced for a phoneme?
How can we predict which allophone will be produced for a phoneme?
What does a minimal pair tell us about the sounds being considered?
What does a minimal pair tell us about the sounds being considered?
If we find a minimal pair, are the sounds in contrastive or complementary distribution?
If we find a minimal pair, are the sounds in contrastive or complementary distribution?
What is the main focus of the review in the agenda?
What is the main focus of the review in the agenda?
What is the difference between /t/ and [t]?
What is the difference between /t/ and [t]?