Module 1 &2 test questions

What is the function of inflectional morphemes?

- grammatical function/purpose - some bound some free - results in small or no change in semantic meaning - doesn't change grammatical category - often required by grammar -follows derivational morphemes in a word - productive

What is the function of derivational morphemes?

- lexical function/purpose - always bound - changes meaning in a substantial way -can change grammatical category of a word but does not have to - precedes inflectional morphemes in a word - some are productive, but many are limited to subsets of word

When analyzing a set of words to determine which portions are morphemes, it is important to start by looking for similarities across words and systematically determining their meanings and positions. Select one: True False

True

Write a word that contains a derivational morpheme that is a prefix. Indicate the prefix in bold.

UNhappy, DISinterest

Write a word that contains both derivational and inflectional morphemes. Indicate the inflectional morpheme in bold.

UninvitED, disinterestED, imprisonED

Name at least three different communication modalities that humans may use.

speech, writing, reading (also signing, facial expression, etc.)

Give an example of a word that has a non-arbitrary relationship to its referent.

woof, boom, swoosh

The phrase "Language is conventional" means that it can never change. Select one: True False

False

Words that are morphologically complex are structured in a linear manner because the morphemes in the word are sequenced one after another. Select one: True False

False

In the following sentence, identify if the underlined word contains an inflectional morpheme, derivational morpheme, or both. John LIKES brussel sprouts. Select one: a. Inflectional Morpheme b. Derivational Morpheme c. Both

a. Inflectional Morpheme

Which of the following features of language means that in order to have a language you must have an arbitrary relationship between words (or signs) and their referents? Select one: a. Language is a system of symbols b. Language is conventional c. Language is shared d. Language is a tool of human communication

a. Language is a system of symbols

The domain of language that is concerned with word structure and formation is called: Select one: a. Morphology b. Phonology c. Syntax d. Semantics

a. Morphology

Identify the differences between open-class and closed-class words: Select one or more: a. New words can be added to the open-class category while closed-class words are finite. b. Open-class words function as content words while closed-class words have a grammatical function c. Open-class words include pronouns and determiners while closed-class words includes nouns and adjectives. d. There are no differences between open-class words and closed-class words.

a. New words can be added to the open-class category while closed-class words are finite. b. Open-class words function as content words while closed-class words have a grammatical function

Which of the following is the best technical description of speech? Select one: a. The oral production of the sounds, sound patterns, and intonations of a language b. The description of the letters that are used in a language c. The oral production of meaningful messages d. The conversion of thoughts into words

a. The oral production of the sounds, sound patterns, and intonations of a language

In the context of language, "the relationship between a symbol and its meaning is arbitrary," means Select one: a. that any sequence of sounds (that meets the phonological rules of a particular language) can be used to create a new word. b. that words do not have actual meanings within a language. c. that words can be used in any order in a sentence. d. that words do not have a shared meaning among a group of speakers.

a. that any sequence of sounds (that meets the phonological rules of a particular language) can be used to create a new word.

In the following sentence, identify if the underlined word contains an inflectional morpheme, derivational morpheme, or both. She QUIETLY walked out the door. Select one: a. Inflectional Morpheme b. Derivational Morpheme c.Both

b. Derivational Morpheme

Which of the following is/are true of descriptive grammar. Select one or more: a. It is the same thing as slang b. It is the language as it is used by a language community c. Aspects of descriptive grammar might be considered "incorrect" by the prescriptive grammar d. It describes language as it should be spoken e. It changes over time

b. It is the language as it is used by a language community c. Aspects of descriptive grammar might be considered "incorrect" by the prescriptive grammar e. It changes over time

Which of the following features of language means that language follows specific, systematic rules at all levels of language including word formations, sentences, narratives and conversation? Select one: a. Language is a system of symbols b. Language is conventional c. Language is shared d. Language is a tool of human communication

b. Language is conventional

Which of the following features of language means that in order to have a language you must have a community of people? Select one: a. Language is a system of symbols b. Language is conventional c. Language is shared d. Language is a tool of human communication

c. Language is shared

Speech perception is _____________. Select one: a. The general skill by which the brain processes sounds. b. The specialized skill by which the brain associated meaning with words c. The specialized skill by which the brain processes speech d. The general skill by which the brain recognizes communication e. The specific skill by which the brain recognizes which language is being spoken.

c. The specialized skill by which the brain processes speech

In the following sentence, identify if the underlined word contains an inflectional morpheme, derivational morpheme, or both. My little sister MISPELLED her name yesterday. Select one: a. Inflectional Morpheme b. Derivational Morpheme c. Both

c. both

Which of the following is/are true of prescriptive grammar. Select one or more: a. It is very flexible depending on the context in which it is used b.It is an accurate representation of the language as it is used by a language community c.Many of the aspects of prescriptive grammar are the same as descriptive grammar d.It describes language as some institution with authority has decided it should be spoken and/or written. e.It is slower to change over time than descriptive grammar

c.Many of the aspects of prescriptive grammar are the same as descriptive grammar d.It describes language as some institution with authority has decided it should be spoken and/or written. e.It is slower to change over time than descriptive grammar

Which of the following word types is NOT an open-class of words? Select one: a. Adverbs b. Nouns c. Verbs d. Prepositions e. Adjectives

d. Prepositions

Word that contains a derivational morpheme that is a suffix. Indicate the suffix in bold.

hardLY, teachER