9 Questions
What is the purpose of studying the history of the English language?
To understand the evolution of the language over time
What is the difference between the synchronic and diachronic approaches to studying a language?
The synchronic approach treats the language as fixed, while the diachronic approach considers it as constantly evolving
Which of the following aspects of language are mentioned as being studied in Modern English?
Phonetics, grammar, wordstock, and style
What is one of the aims of learning the history of the English language?
To account for the principal features of present-day English
What was the primary purpose of the introduction of printing in the 15th century?
To standardize the written form of words while allowing the sounds to continue changing
What is one of the primary aims of the course described in the passage?
To provide the student with a knowledge of history sufficient to account for the essential features and peculiarities of Modern English
According to the passage, which of the following best explains the 'arbitrary' connection between letters or their combinations and the sounds they designate in English spelling?
English spelling is more 'conventional' (traditional) than phonetic
What is the relationship between the number of letters in a word and the number of sounds in that word, as illustrated in the examples provided?
The relationship between letters and sounds is arbitrary and can vary
What is the primary purpose of using the digraph 'gh' in words like 'night'?
To show that the preceding vowel has a long sound
Explore the differences between synchronic and diachronic approaches in studying language. Learn how Modern English is analyzed from fixed system perspective in synchronic approach and as evolving over time in diachronic approach.
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