Question 1
In linguistics, which term refers to the smallest unit of sound that can distinguish meaning in a language?
Correct Answer:
Phoneme
Question 2
A teacher notes that the word 'unhappiness' contains three morphemes. Which linguistic subsystem is the teacher analyzing?
Correct Answer:
Morphology
Question 3
Which branch of linguistics is most directly concerned with how speakers use language appropriately in different social contexts, such as making requests politely?
Correct Answer:
Pragmatics
Question 4
Jim Cummins distinguishes between BICS and CALP. What does CALP primarily refer to?
Correct Answer:
Cognitive academic language proficiency needed for content-area learning
Question 5
According to Stephen Krashen's Input Hypothesis, language acquisition occurs most effectively when learners receive input that is:
Correct Answer:
Slightly above their current level (i+1)
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