AOS1: Sac 1 Subsystems Flashcards
What is phonology?
The study of sound systems of language. How it’s organised
What is morphology?
The study of word structure
What is lexicology?
The study of the vocabulary of languages
What are morphemes?
The smallest meaningful unit in the grammar of a language
What do prefixes do?
Precede the root
What do suffixes do?
Follow the root
Name the seven modes of language and give and example of each.
Information- public lectures Rapport- social chit chat Instruction- fire drills Persuasion- sermons Entertainment- jokes Play- tongue twisters Ceremony- opening address
Name five speech and written differences
Written is more highly valued in society Speech is more social Written is more formal Speech is immediate feedback Written has no visual contact
What are nouns?
Naming word
What are verbs?
A word used to describe an action, state or occurrence
What’s an adjective?
Describing word
What’s an adverb?
Describes doing word ( ads ‘ly’ )
What’s a preposition?
Expresses relationship between words
What’s a pronoun
Words you can use instead of nouns ( it )
What are conjunctions?
A word used to connect clauses or sentences
