Test

1. Linguistics is best defined as:

A. Study of poetry
B. Study of grammar books
C. Scientific study of language
D. Study of translation only

2. Which branch of linguistics deals with sound patterns?

A. Morphology
B. Phonology
C. Syntax
D. Semantics

3. Which branch studies the structure of words?

A. Morphology
B. Syntax
C. Pragmatics
D. Sociolinguistics

4. The descriptive approach in linguistics focuses on:

A. Correcting language mistakes
B. Actual language use
C. Classical grammar only
D. Literary criticism

5. Which branch studies language change over time?

A. Historical Linguistics
B. Semantics
C. Phonetics
D. Pragmatics

6. Which field applies linguistic principles in practical situations?

A. Pure Linguistics
B. Literary Linguistics
C. Applied Linguistics
D. Structuralism

7. Which branch studies meaning in language?

A. Semantics
B. Syntax
C. Morphology
D. Phonetics

8. Which statement about linguistics is correct?

A. It is entirely subjective
B. It studies only English language
C. It is a scientific discipline
D. It rejects spoken language

9. Which branch studies language and social interaction?

A. Sociolinguistics
B. Psycholinguistics
C. Morphology
D. Syntax

10. The study of speech sound production is known as:

A. Semantics
B. Syntax
C. Phonetics
D. Pragmatics

Answer Key

1. C. Scientific study of language
2. B. Phonology
3. A. Morphology
4. B. Actual language use
5. A. Historical Linguistics
6. C. Applied Linguistics
7. A. Semantics
8. C. It is a scientific discipline
9. A. Sociolinguistics
10. C. Phonetics