Lang 300:Origin And Development Of English Question Paper
Lang 300:Origin And Development Of English
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2010
FACULTY : EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION AND PREUNIVERSITY
TIME : 2 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS Answer any FOUR Questions
Question 1
Name three of the Germanic languages that make up the language of English. (15marks)
Question 2
Name and briefly discuss the stages of development of the languages of English form 500 -1800 AD. (15marks)
Question 3
What is the influence of Latin Greek and French on the language of English? (15marks)
Question 4
What is language? What is the purpose and significance of a language? (15marks)
Question 5
Define the phonological system of a language. What does it serve in a language? (15marks)
Question 6
Define the morphological system in a language. Give examples of morphames. (15marks)
Question 7
What is the semantics of a language? Give examples of semantics. (15marks)
Question 8
What is the term “Standard” as used in the language of English? What is the standard language. (15marks)
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