BS EnglishELL-103: Introduction to Language Studies

The change in use of different vocabulary and tone in intimate conversation, casual conversation and an interview shows the phonomenon of:
1. Register
2. Formality
3. Dialogue
4. None of the above
The change in use of different vocabulary in discussion between 'professional lawyers' and 'neighbourly gossip' shows the phonomenon of:
1. Register
2. Formality
3. Dialogue
4. Monologue
Which of the following does not play role in bringing variety in language?
1. Sex
2. Age
3. Regional origins
4. Dressing style
Which theory claims that language learning in children is very much the same as in a dog learning to stand on its hind legs to beg for biscuits?
1. Behaviourism
2. Mentalism
3. Genetics Source Theory
4. Physical Adaptation Theory
The sudden loss of language due to age, an accident or a stroke is:
1. Dysphasia
2. Dyslexia
3. Aphasia
4. Hypersomnia
The relationship of language and society is studied in:
1. Psycholinguistics
2. Sociolinguistics
3. Applied Linguistics
4. Stylistics
The relationship of language and human mind is studied in:
1. Sociolinguistics
2. Psycholinguistics
3. Applied Linguistics
4. Stylistics
The term 'Performance' in Psycholinguistics means:
1. Use of language
2. Knowledge of language
3. Development of language
4. Acquisition of language
The critical analysis of literature by applying linguistic theories and knowledge comes under the catagory:
1. Applied linguistics
2. Sociolinguistics
3. Stylistics
4. Neurolinguistics
____________ set themselves the task of examining language use, its variation, change and standerdisation and its regional and class dialects.
1. Psycholinguists
2. Sociolinguists
3. Morphologists
4. Neurolinguists

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BS English
ELL-103: Introduction to Language Studies