Engl111: Introduction To Language And Linguistics Question Paper
Engl111: Introduction To Language And Linguistics
Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2012
CHUKA UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF DEGREE OF
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
ENGL111: INTRODUCTION TO LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
STREAMS: B.ED (ARTS) Y1S1 TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 10/12/2012 2.30 P.M – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any TWO others.
1. (a) With illustrations, discuss any five linguistic facts that speakers know when they
know a particular language. [10 marks]
(b) Enumerate any ten properties that are common to all human languages.
[20 marks]
2. (a) Distinguish between content and functional words. [4 marks]
(b) Explain any three types of evidence supporting the need for the distinction between content and functional words. [6 marks]
(c) Provide five evidences for the lateralization of language. [10 marks]
3. Account for the ambiguity of the following word, phrase and sentence using tree diagrams. Ensure that you correlate each structure with the relevant meaning.
(a) Unlockable [6 marks]
(b) Kenyan tea seller [6 marks]
(c) I saw John with a telescope [8 marks]
4. Animals have a system of communication, but they do not possess language. Provide any five arguments to support this statement. [20 marks]
5. With appropriate examples, discuss any five types of meaning. [20 marks]
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