Engl 0211: Morphology, Syntax And Semantics Question Paper
Engl 0211: Morphology, Syntax And Semantics
Course:Diploma In Education Arts
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (ARTS)
ENGL 0211: MORPHOLOGY, SYNTAX AND SEMANTICS
STREAMS: DIP. EDUC (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 7/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer 3 questions in all.
Question 1 is compulsory.
1. (a) Define the following terms: [10 marks]
(i) Morphology [2 marks]
(ii) Morpheme [2 marks]
(iii) Morph [2 marks]
(iv) Syntax [2 marks]
(v) Allomorph [2 marks]
(b) Using relevant examples, distinguish between derivational and inflectional morphemes. [10 marks]
(c) Identify the affix in the following words and indicate whether it is derivational
or inflectional:
(i) Discussion (2 marks)
(ii) Washing (2 marks)
(iii) Girlish (2 marks)
(iv) Walked (2 marks)
(v) Neatness (2 marks) [10 marks]
2. (a) Using appropriate illustrations, identify the four classes of phrases. [10 marks]
(b) With relevant illustrations show your understanding of free and bound morphemes. [10 marks]
3. (a) What is Immediate Constituent Analysis (ICA) [10 marks]
(b) Using tree diagrams analyse the following sentences in their immediate constituents:
(i) Her father bought a box of chocolates. (2 marks)
(ii) Mary and Jane went to the church (2 marks)
(iii) We must not forget the date. (2 marks)
(iv) They are going to win. (2 marks)
(v) The dog chased the rat. (2 marks) [10 marks]
4. (a) What is the meaning of Semantics? [4 marks]
(b) With relevant examples explain the different meanings in semantics.
[16 marks]
5. (a) Discuss the notion ‘word’. [4 marks]
(b) Using illustrations elaborate on word level categories. [16 marks]
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