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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can a phoneme have multiple allophones?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Contrastive</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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