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Language and Communication Understanding Quiz

#1

What is the study of the meaning of words and phrases in language?

Semantics
Explanation

Study of linguistic meaning

#2

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?

Making eye contact
Explanation

Communication without words

#3

What linguistic term refers to a word or phrase that has the same meaning as another word or phrase?

Synonym
Explanation

Words with similar meanings

#4

What linguistic concept is concerned with the structure of sentences?

Syntax
Explanation

Sentence structure rules

#5

What is the term for the study of the sound system of a language?

Phonology
Explanation

Sound patterns in language

#6

What does the term 'pragmatics' refer to in the context of language study?

The study of language in use
Explanation

Language use in context

#7

Which theory of language acquisition emphasizes the role of imitation and reinforcement?

Behaviorist theory
Explanation

Learning through imitation and reinforcement

#8

What is the term for the smallest unit of sound in a language?

Phoneme
Explanation

Basic sound unit in language

#9

Which of the following is an example of a paralinguistic feature?

Volume
Explanation

Nonverbal elements of speech

#10

In communication studies, what does 'encoding' refer to?

Creating a message
Explanation

Converting thoughts into a message

#11

What is the term for the study of how language varies across different social groups?

Sociolinguistics
Explanation

Study of language in social context

#12

What term describes the phenomenon of using fewer words than necessary to convey meaning?

Ellipsis
Explanation

Omitting unnecessary words

#13

Who proposed the cooperative principle in the study of pragmatics?

Paul Grice
Explanation

Guidelines for effective communication

#14

Which linguistic theory posits that language shapes and influences thought?

Cognitive linguistics
Explanation

Language affects cognitive processes

#15

Who introduced the concept of 'speech acts' in linguistics?

John Searle
Explanation

Actions performed through speech

#16

Who developed the theory of communicative competence?

Dell Hymes
Explanation

Ability to use language effectively

#17

What is the term for a word that is derived from the name of a person or place?

Eponym
Explanation

Word derived from a name

#18

Who proposed the theory of speech acts?

John Searle
Explanation

Actions performed through speech

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