Lesson 1 The Nature of Language in Purposive Communication

Question 1

it is a system of conventional symbols for communication

Answer 1

Language

Question 2

it includes spoken, signed, or written forms

Answer 2

Language

Question 3

it allows expression within a social group and culture

Answer 3

Language

Question 4

according to _____ Language is a system of symbols for expression

Answer 4

David Crystal

Question 5

according to ____ language is a systematic means of communicating ideas

Answer 5

Merriam-Webster

Question 6

according to ____ grammar and rules enables understanding

Answer 6

John McWhorter

Question 7

It is a dynamic human capacity

Answer 7

language

Question 8

it enables communication through a system of rules

Answer 8

language

Question 9

only ____ produce complex languages, unlike animals

Answer 9

humans

Question 10

5 components of language

Answer 10

1. Morphology
2. Syntax
3. Phonology
4. Semantics
5. Pragmatics

Question 11

COMPONENTS OF LANGUAGE: the structure of words and the construction of word forms

Answer 11

MORPHOLOGY

Question 12

COMPONENTS OF LANGUAGE: the order and combination of words to form sentences

Answer 12

SYNTAX

Question 13

COMPONENTS OF LANGUAGE: relationships among the elements within a sentence

Answer 13

SYNTAX

Question 14

COMPONENTS OF LANGUAGE: the sound system of a language

Answer 14

PHONOLOGY

Question 15

COMPONENTS OF LANGUAGE: rules that govern the sound combinations

Answer 15

PHONOLOGY

Question 16

COMPONENTS OF LANGUAGE: the system that governs the meanings of words and sentences

Answer 16

SEMANTICS

Question 17

COMPONENTS OF LANGUAGE: the system that combines the language components in functional and socially appropriate communication

Answer 17

PRAGMATICS

Question 18

animals produce sounds reflecting emotions
TRUE or FALSE

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

it is organized and meaningful

Answer 19

human language

Question 20

___ can express complex desires and ideas

Answer 20

humans

Question 21

it consists of various systems of rules, these rules govern how we communicate effectively

Answer 21

language

Question 22

refers to the sound system of a language

Answer 22

PHONOLOGY

Question 23

includes sounds used and their combinations

Answer 23

PHONOLOGY

Question 24

are the basic units of sound (e.g., /l/ in love)

Answer 24

Phonemes

Question 25

the system of how words are formed

Answer 25

MORPHOLOGY

Question 26

the smallest meaningful units

Answer 26

morphemes

Question 27

examples include prefixes and suffixes (anti, dis, re)

Answer 27

MORPHOLOGY

Question 28

refers to word order and placement in sentences

Answer 28

SYNTAX

Question 29

determines how words combine to create meaning

Answer 29

SYNTAX

Question 30

essential for constructing grammatically correct sentences

Answer 30

SYNTAX

Question 31

3 KEY COMPONENTS OF LANGUAGE

Answer 31

Phonology
Morphology
Syntax

Question 32

importance of language

Answer 32

> Language is crucial for effective communication
it shapes our interactions and understanding of the world
Reflects cultural identity and social connections

Question 33

6 effective communication skills

Answer 33

1. Feedback
2. Written
3. Listening
4. Verbal
5. Body Language
6. Thought

Question 34

the language acquired while growing up are known as ___

Answer 34

mother tongue

Question 35

the language acquired by studying formally in school or informally on their own

Answer 35

second language

Question 36

how does language evolves?

Answer 36

through contact with other languages

Question 37

it is a vital tool for communication and expression

Answer 37

language