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Category: Language and Linguistics
The initial /l/ and the final /l/ in the word ‘little’ are___________?
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A. Allophones
B. Allomorphs
C. Morpheme variants
D. Minimal pairs
The final consonants /s/, /z/ and /iz/ in the words ‘cats’, ‘dogs’ and ‘boxes’ are instances of ______________?
A. Allophones
B. Allomorphs
C. Minimal pairs
D. None of the above
The following sound influencing the preceding one is an instance of __________ assimilation?
A. Progressive
B. Regressive
C. Reciprocal
D. None of the above
Which among the following implies the underlying rules governing the combination and organization of the elements of language ?
A. Language
B. Parole
C. Competence
D. Both langue and Competence
The classification of vowels into half__close vowels and half__open vowels is based on ________________?
A. The position of the lips
B. The part of the tongue that is raised
C. The height to which the tongue is raised
D. All the abovE.
According to the position of lips vowels can be divided into__________?
A. Round vowels & unrounded vowels
B. Front vowels & back vowels
C. High vowels & low vowels
D. Tense vowels &lax vowels
According to the part of the tongue that is raised, vowels can be classified into__________?
A. Round vowels & unrounded vowels
B. Front vowels & back vowels
C. High vowels & low vowels
D. Tense vowels &lax vowels
The study of elementary speech sounds is called________?
A. Phonology
B. Morphology
C. Syntax
D. Semantics
Which of the following patterns of intonation is used in W.Hquestions ?
A. The falling
B. The rising
C. The fall__rise
D. None of the above
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