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Which area of linguistics focuses on rules for combining sounds?
Which area of linguistics focuses on rules for combining sounds?
- Phonology (correct)
- Syntax
- Morphology
- Phonetics
Which of the following is NOT an English sound?
Which of the following is NOT an English sound?
- [f]
- [x] (correct)
- [s]
- [p]
What does a linguist mean by grammar?
What does a linguist mean by grammar?
- Rules for combining words
- Rules for sentence structure
- Rules for combining sounds
- Rules for language use (correct)
What is the study of the inventory of sounds in a language called?
What is the study of the inventory of sounds in a language called?
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What is the name of the English sound represented by [f]?
What is the name of the English sound represented by [f]?
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What do you know when you know a language?
What do you know when you know a language?
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What is the study of the rules for combining sounds in a language called?
What is the study of the rules for combining sounds in a language called?
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What is the English sound represented by [x]?
What is the English sound represented by [x]?
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What is the name of the English sound represented by [s]?
What is the name of the English sound represented by [s]?
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Study Notes
Phonetics and Phonology
- Phonology is the area of linguistics that focuses on the rules for combining sounds in a language.
English Sounds
- The sound [x] is not an English sound.
- The English sound represented by [f] is called "ef".
- The English sound represented by [s] is called "es".
Grammar and Language Knowledge
- Grammar refers to the set of rules that govern the structure of a language.
- When you know a language, you know how to use it to communicate effectively.
Phonetics
- The study of the inventory of sounds in a language is called phonetics.
- The study of the rules for combining sounds in a language is called phonology.
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