Language and Linguistics Exam Prep
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Phonemes are abstract mental representations, while allophones are the sounds actually pronounced (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Can a phoneme have multiple allophones?

<p>Yes, a phoneme can have multiple allophones (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can we predict which allophone will be produced for a phoneme?

<p>Based on the environment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a minimal pair tell us about the sounds being considered?

<p>They are allophones of separate phonemes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If we find a minimal pair, are the sounds in contrastive or complementary distribution?

<p>Contrastive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the review in the agenda?

<p>Phonological rules (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between /t/ and [t]?

<p>/t/ is a phoneme, while [t] is an allophone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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