Linguistics: Understanding Words and Morphemes
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What characterizes a simple word?

  • It cannot be decomposed into other morphemes. (correct)
  • It has multiple free morphemes.
  • It can be decomposed into other morphemes.
  • It contains at least one bound morpheme.

    • Which of the following is an example of a complex word?

  • smoke
  • cat
  • sunflower (correct)
  • book

    • Which type of morphemes has a closed inventory?

  • Free morphemes
  • Bound morphemes
  • Lexical morphemes
  • Grammatical morphemes (correct)

    • What is the primary function of affixes in word formation?

    <p>To change the semantic meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following illustrates a bound morpheme?

    <p>-ing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a phrasal verb?

    <p>A verb followed by a particle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a lexical morpheme from a grammatical morpheme?

    <p>Lexical morphemes can stand alone, while grammatical morphemes cannot.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of inflectional morphology?

    <p>-ing in going</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one definition of a word that suggests its capability to exist in isolation?

    <p>A linguistic form that can meaningfully be spoken in isolation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to refer to words that appear in a stretch of writing defined by spaces?

    <p>Orthographic word</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a lexeme?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What problem complicates the identification of words in different languages?

    <p>Vagueness of definitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a 'word form'?

    <p>The abstract common factor underlying word variants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect is identified as particularly sensible for understanding spoken words?

    <p>Phonological boundaries indicated by pauses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In linguistic terms, what difficulty arises from decisions about word boundaries?

    <p>Questions around what constitutes a single word or multiple words.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the term 'word' legally defined within languages?

    <p>By its use in grammatical structures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the morphemes in the word 'dishearten'.

    <p>dis- = prefix, heart = root, -en = suffix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which word consists of a bound morpheme as its root?

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

    Which of the following is incorrectly divided into morphemes?

    <p>beautification: beauti- = root, -fication = suffix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pair of affixes represents a relationship of word formation using both free and bound morphemes?

    <p>dis- and -ment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following exemplifies a grammatical suffix?

    <p>-ing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the analysis of the word 'transformational', which of the following identifies the correct morphemes?

    <p>transform = root, -ation = derivational suffix, -al = grammatical suffix</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following words includes a lexical suffix?

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

    Which of the following examples illustrates the prefix-suffix structure with the correct order?

    <p>un- + happy + -ness = unhappiness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to English Lexicology

    • This course is the second step in Contemporary English Language
    • Focuses on the vocabulary of English Language
    • Introduces basic lexical terms and the structure of the lexicon.
    • Examines English vocabulary diachronically (historical development) and synchronically (current use).
    • Covers word-formation, metaphor, metonymy, and lexical strata (layers) in Contemporary English, specifically Colloquial English.

    Aims of the Course

    • Familiarizes students with the elements of the English lexicon.
    • Shows how English vocabulary is formed from both diachronic and synchronic layers.
    • Explores methods of enriching the English lexicon.
    • Presents constituent elements of words (different parts of a word form)
    • Explains how meaning changes in the English vocabulary and the relationships between the meanings of different words.
    • Provides a brief overview of the appropriate vocabulary in specific registers (styles of language).

    Course Competences

    • Understanding the internal structure of English words and the systematic relationships among words.
    • Understanding the history of English vocabulary, especially the periods of vocabulary expansion.
    • Understanding how those periods are reflected in the modern lexicon.
    • Understanding language change, including sound change and meaning change.

    Course Resources

    • Internet access for submitting assignments.
    • Access to online dictionaries.
    • A good English monolingual dictionary.

    Course Structure

    • 10 Units, each approximately 2.5 hours of study.
    • 3 assignments
      • Assignment 1: after Unit 5
      • Assignment 2: after Unit 7
      • Assignment 3: after Unit 10
    • Feedback on assignments will be provided as requested.

    Prerequisites

    • Basic knowledge of linguistics is recommended

    Evaluation

    • 55% final exam
    • 45% assignments (15% each)

    Questionnaire - Correct Answers (Multiple Choice):

    • 1 a
    • 2 d
    • 3 d
    • 4 a
    • 5 c
    • 6 a
    • 7 c
    • 8 d

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    This quiz explores concepts related to words and morphemes in linguistics. Dive into questions about simple and complex words, morpheme types, word formation, and the distinctions between lexical and grammatical morphemes. Test your knowledge on these fundamental aspects of language structure.

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