Linguistics 101

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Which of the following is a key concept in linguistics?

  • Chemistry
  • Syntax (correct)
  • Psychology
  • Geography

What is the main focus of linguistics?

  • The study of language and its structure (correct)
  • The study of plants and animals
  • The study of ancient civilizations
  • The study of computer programming

What does phonetics study in linguistics?

  • Speech sounds and their physical properties (correct)
  • The history of language
  • The cultural aspects of language
  • The psychology of language

Which of the following is NOT a subfield of linguistics?

<p>Psychology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does morphology study in linguistics?

<p>Word structure (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between phonetics and phonology in linguistics?

<p>Phonetics focuses on speech sounds, while phonology studies their organization and patterns. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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