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Which linguistic science deals with the vocabulary of language, the origin and development of words, their meaning, and word building?
What is the branch of linguistics that examines the inventory, structure, and functions of speech sounds?
What does grammar define the rules governing?
What does phonetics study in language?
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What does the phonetician investigate in language?
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Study Notes
Linguistics Study Notes
Lexicology
- Deals with the vocabulary of language
- Examines the origin and development of words
- Analyzes word meaning and word building
Phonology
- Examines the inventory, structure, and functions of speech sounds
- Branch of linguistics that studies sound systems in language
Grammar
- Defines the rules governing sentence structure
- Examines the way words are combined to convey meaning
Phonetics
- Studies the physical properties of speech sounds
- Investigates the production, transmission, and perception of speech sounds
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Description
Test your knowledge of linguistics with this phonetics quiz! Explore the inventory, structure, and functions of speech sounds, and compare phonetics to other branches of linguistics like lexicology and grammar.
