Chapter 1- Language: a preview

Question 1

Linguistics is…

Answer 1

The study of various aspects of human language

Question 2

How many languages are there in the world today?

Answer 2

There are over 7000

Question 3

Speech functions of

1) Lungs
2) Vocal Chords
3) Tongue
4) Teeth
5) Lips
6) Nose

Answer 3

Organ to:

1) Supply air for speech
2) Produce vibrations for speech sounds
3) Articulate vowels and consonants
4) Provide a place of articulation for consonants
5) Articulate vowels and consonants
6) Provide nasal resonance