Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) Domain 1: Foundations of Linguistics Welcome to your Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages (5362) Domain 1: Foundations of Linguistics 1. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics In phonetics, which term describes the smallest unit of sound that can change the meaning of a word? A. Phoneme B. Allophone C. Morpheme D. Syllable None 2. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics In syntax, what is a "garden path" sentence? A. A sentence that is easy to parse and understand B. A sentence that leads the reader to a false syntactic interpretation initially C. A sentence that is grammatically incorrect but commonly used in speech D. A sentence that contains multiple subordinate clauses None 3. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics Which term refers to the study of meaning in language? A. Phonology B. Morphology C. Semantics D. Pragmatics None 4. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics What is the primary function of a modal verb in English? A. To indicate tense B. To express mood or attitude C. To denote action or state D. To connect clauses None 5. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics In linguistics, what is a "corpus"? A. A set of linguistic rules B. A collection of spoken or written texts used for analysis C. A method of teaching a second language D. An ancient script or language None 6. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics What does the term "interlanguage" refer to in second language acquisition? A. The language used between people who share no common language B. A permanent state of language proficiency C. The linguistic system that learners construct as they acquire a second language D. The ideal target language proficiency level None 7. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics Which linguistic theory posits that children are born with an innate ability to learn language? A. Behaviorism B. Constructivism C. Universal Grammar D. Social Interactionism None 8. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics What is the primary difference between a pidgin and a creole? A. A pidgin is a fully developed language, while a creole is not B. A pidgin arises from contact between native speakers, whereas a creole does not C. A pidgin is a simplified language that develops for communication between groups, while a creole is a pidgin that has become a native language D. A creole is only spoken on islands, while pidgins are not None 9. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics In sociolinguistics, what does "code-switching" refer to? A. Changing the topic of conversation B. Alternating between different languages or dialects in a single conversation C. Correcting grammatical errors in speech D. Using technical jargon in informal conversations None 10. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics What is the primary focus of pragmatics in linguistics? A. The structure of words B. The sounds of a language C. The use of language in context and the interpretation of meaning D. The formation of sentences None 11. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics What linguistic phenomenon occurs when two or more morphemes are combined to form a new word? A. Syntax B. Derivation C. Inflection D. Phonetics None 12. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics In phonology, what is the term for a minimal pair of words where only one phoneme differs, demonstrating the phonemic distinction? A. Allophonic pair B. Homophonic pair C. Phonetic pair D. Minimal pair None 13. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics What is the primary function of an auxiliary verb in English grammar? A. To form questions and negatives B. To connect two independent clauses C. To indicate the action or state of being D. To describe the qualities of a noun None 14. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics In language acquisition, what does the term "overgeneralization" refer to? A. Using a word in a very specific context B. Applying a grammatical rule where it doesn't apply C. Learning language rules at an exceptionally fast rate D. Failing to learn the nuances of a language None 15. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics What is a "linguistic register"? A. A method for recording spoken language B. A style or variety of language used in a particular context C. The part of the brain responsible for language processing D. A list of vocabulary words learned by a language student None 16. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics What does the term "morpheme" specifically refer to in linguistics? A. The smallest unit of sound in a language B. A unit of meaning in a language C. The rhythm and intonation patterns of speech D. A group of words that forms a part of a sentence None 17. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics What is "prosody" in the context of linguistics? A. The study of word formations B. The set of linguistic rules governing sentence structure C. The patterns of stress and intonation in speech D. The historical evolution of language None 18. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics In the context of second language acquisition, what is "transfer"? A. The process of moving from one language class to another B. Applying knowledge of the first language to learning a second language C. The change from informal to formal language use D. The use of translation as a learning tool None 19. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics What does "synchronic" analysis refer to in linguistics? A. Analyzing language change over time B. Studying a language at a specific point in time C. Comparing two different languages D. Analyzing the sound system of a language None 20. Praxis English to Speakers of Other Languages: Foundations of Linguistics What is the primary purpose of a "discourse analysis" in linguistics? A. To study the structure of sentences B. To examine language in its social context C. To analyze the phonetic properties of speech D. To create new linguistic theories None 1 out of 20 Time is Up! Time's up
