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    'ed' and 'ing' are examples of -

    • Prefixes
    • Suffixes
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  • 2. 

    A free morpheme can occur by itself as an independant word. A bound morpheme can never stand on its own. True of false?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A free morpheme is a morpheme that can stand alone as a complete word, while a bound morpheme is a morpheme that cannot function independently and must be attached to another morpheme. Therefore, the statement that a free morpheme can occur by itself as an independent word is true.

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  • 3. 

    A predicate is -

    • Another word for a predator

    • One of two main parts of a sentence

    • A predictable sentence

    Correct Answer
    A. One of two main parts of a sentence
    Explanation
    In a sentence, there is a subject and a predicate. The predicate provides information about the subject.

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  • 4. 

    A morpheme is the smallest unit of language that carries information about meaning or function. True of false?

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    A morpheme is indeed the smallest unit of language that carries information about meaning or function. It cannot be broken down into smaller meaningful units. Therefore, the statement "A morpheme is the smallest unit of language that carries information about meaning or function" is correct.

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  • 5. 

    The way we use language is known as -

    • Linguistic competence

    • Linguistic performance

    • Universalism

    Correct Answer
    A. Linguistic performance
    Explanation
    Linguistic performance refers to the actual use of language in real-life situations. It encompasses the ability to produce and comprehend sentences, as well as the use of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Linguistic competence, on the other hand, refers to the underlying knowledge and understanding of language rules and structures. Universalism is not a term related to the way we use language. Therefore, the correct answer is linguistic performance, as it specifically relates to the practical application of language skills.

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  • 6. 

    The subconscious grasp of the rule-based systems of a language is called -

    • Linguistic competance

    • Linguistic performance

    • Universalism

    Correct Answer
    A. Linguistic competance
    Explanation
    Linguistic competence refers to the subconscious understanding and knowledge of the rule-based systems of a language. It includes the ability to comprehend and produce grammatically correct sentences, understand the meaning of words and phrases, and apply the rules of syntax and morphology. This term is used to describe the underlying knowledge that speakers have about their language, regardless of their actual performance or ability to use the language in real-life situations.

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  • 7. 

    A variant of a morpheme is called a/an -

    • Phoneme

    • Allomorph

    • Allophone

    Correct Answer
    A. Allomorph
    Explanation
    An allomorph is a variant form of a morpheme, which means it has the same meaning but is pronounced or written differently. This is different from a phoneme, which is the smallest unit of sound in a language, and an allophone, which is a variant pronunciation of a phoneme. Therefore, the correct answer is allomorph.

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  • 8. 

    Gerund is a ______________ formed from a verb, ending with -ing.

    Correct Answer
    noun
    adjective
    adverb
    Explanation
    Example: The living is easy.

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  • 9. 

    What is nominalization?

    • Volunteering someone to do something.

    • The use of a verb or adjective as a noun.

    • Giving something a name.

    Correct Answer
    A. The use of a verb or adjective as a noun.
    Explanation
    Examples: difficult - difficulty, move - movement.

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  • 10. 

    A slip of the tongue made when speaking is known as -

    • Ungrammatical

    • Affricate

    • Performance error

    Correct Answer
    A. Performance error
    Explanation
    A slip of the tongue made when speaking is known as a performance error. This refers to a mistake or error in speech production, where the intended word or phrase is not accurately produced due to various factors such as cognitive processing, attention, or motor control. It is a common phenomenon and can happen to anyone, often resulting in unintended words or mispronunciations.

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  • 11. 

    An example of a contraction is that "I did not" can become "___________".

    Correct Answer
    I will not
    Explanation
    A contraction is a shortening of a word or group of words often marked by an apostrophe.

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  • 12. 

    Fill in what is missing in this sentence - English has nine specific parts of speech: ______________, verbs, _____________, prepositions, pronouns, _____________, adverbs, conjunctions and interjections.

    Correct Answer
    nouns, adjectives, determiners
    inflections, fricatives, nouns
    nouns, gerunds, contractions
    Explanation
    nouns, adjectives, determiners

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