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Lexicon Quiz

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What is a lexicon in linguistics?

A system of rules for word combination

A set of grammatical rules

A list of compound words and idiomatic expressions

A language's inventory of lexemes (correct)

What does the word 'lexicon' derive from?

Greek word λεξικόν (lexikon) (correct)

Latin word 'lexicus'

Sanskrit word 'lexika'

Arabic word 'lexa'

What are bound morphemes in the lexicon?

Morphemes that are exclusive to compound words

Morphemes that cannot stand alone as words (correct)

Morphemes that form the majority of affixes

Morphemes that are the root words of a language

What do dictionaries represent?

<p>Lists of the lexicon, in alphabetic order</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to linguistic theories, what are the two main parts of a human language?

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Study Notes

Lexicon in Linguistics

A lexicon is a collection of words, phrases, and their meanings, representing the vocabulary of a language.

Etymology of 'Lexicon'

The word 'lexicon' derives from the Greek word 'lexikon', meaning 'word' or 'phrase'.

Morphemes and the Lexicon

Bound morphemes are forms that cannot stand alone as words, but are combined with other morphemes to form a complete word.

Dictionaries and the Lexicon

Dictionaries represent the lexicon of a language, cataloging words, their meanings, and usage.

Structure of Human Language

According to linguistic theories, a human language consists of two main parts: the lexicon (vocabulary) and the grammar (rules governing the combination of words).

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Test your knowledge of language and vocabulary with this quiz on lexicons. Explore the diverse lexicons of different languages and branches of knowledge.