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Question 1

In an ergative-absolutive language system typical of many Australian First Languages, how is the subject of a transitive verb marked compared to the subject of an intransitive verb?

The transitive subject takes ergative case suffixing, while the intransitive subject takes un-suffixed absolutive case. The transitive subject and intransitive subject both take nominative case suffixing. The transitive subject takes absolutive case, while the intransitive subject takes accusative case suffixing. Both transitive and intransitive subjects are marked with locative case suffixes.

Correct Answer:

The transitive subject takes ergative case suffixing, while the intransitive subject takes un-suffixed absolutive case.

Question 2

Which phonological feature is widespread across Australian Indigenous languages regarding stop consonants (p/b, t/d, k/g)?

Voicing is generally non-phonemic, meaning voiced and voiceless stops are allophones of the same sound. Languages strictly contrast voiced and voiceless stops to create distinct word meanings. Glottal stops are the primary contrastive consonants in every word initial position. Fricatives such as /f/ and /v/ outnumber stop consonants in traditional phonemic inventories.

Correct Answer:

Voicing is generally non-phonemic, meaning voiced and voiceless stops are allophones of the same sound.

Question 3

What structural feature broadly distinguishes Pama-Nyungan languages from Non-Pama-Nyungan languages in Australian linguistics?

Pama-Nyungan languages are predominantly suffixing, whereas Non-Pama-Nyungan languages often utilize complex prefixing. Pama-Nyungan languages use prefixing for verbs, while Non-Pama-Nyungan languages rely exclusively on suffixes. Pama-Nyungan languages lack case marking entirely, whereas Non-Pama-Nyungan languages use ergative cases. Pama-Nyungan languages contain no vowel contrasts, while Non-Pama-Nyungan languages have ten vowels.

Correct Answer:

Pama-Nyungan languages are predominantly suffixing, whereas Non-Pama-Nyungan languages often utilize complex prefixing.

Question 4

In many Central Australian First Languages, what distinction is made in the first-person plural pronoun system that does not exist in Standard English?

A strict distinction between inclusive 'we' (speaker and listener) and exclusive 'we' (speaker and others, excluding listener). A distinction based on whether the speaker is male or female when speaking to an Elder. A division between past-tense 'we' and future-tense 'we' embedded in the noun root. A morphological shift depending on whether the conversation occurs during day or night.

Correct Answer:

A strict distinction between inclusive 'we' (speaker and listener) and exclusive 'we' (speaker and others, excluding listener).

Question 5

What is the primary function of the locative case suffix (e.g., -ngka or -la) in Australian First Language grammar?

To mark the static physical location or spatial position of a noun ('at', 'on', 'in'). To mark the instrument used to complete an action ('with a spear'). To mark the direction of movement toward a location ('towards the hill'). To indicate possessive ownership between two nouns ('the dog's tail').

Correct Answer:

To mark the static physical location or spatial position of a noun ('at', 'on', 'in').

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