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A. Borrowing
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B. Etymology
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C. Neologism
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D. None of these
Explanation
- Neologism refers to the creation of new words or giving new meanings to existing words.
- Examples include "selfie" and "blog", which were newly formed words in modern usage.
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A. Language contact
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B. Language divergence
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C. Language convergence
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D. None of these
Explanation
- Language divergence occurs when a single language splits into distinct dialects or new languages due to geographical or social separation.
- Over time, isolation leads to linguistic changes, making communication between the groups difficult or impossible.
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A. Language blending
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B. Language contact
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C. Convergence
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D. None of these
Explanation
- Convergence occurs when two languages interact closely and develop shared linguistic features.
- This happens due to prolonged contact between speakers of different languages.
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A. Linguistic Typology
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B. Descriptive Linguistics
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C. Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis
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D. None of these
Explanation
- The Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis (Linguistic Relativity) suggests that language shapes thought and perception.
- It proposes that speakers of different languages perceive and interpret the world differently based on their linguistic structures.
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A. "Sun"
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B. None of these
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C. "Selfie"
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D. "Dog"
Explanation
- A neologism is a newly coined word or expression that has recently entered the language.
- "Selfie" is a modern term that emerged with the rise of smartphones and social media, making it a clear example of a neologism.
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A. None of these
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B. Style
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C. Dialect
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D. Register
Explanation
- In linguistics, a register refers to a specific variety of language used in a particular social setting or for a specific purpose.
- Examples include formal register (used in official speeches) and informal register (used in casual conversations).
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A. None of these
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B. Micro-linguistics
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C. Psycholinguistics
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D. Neurolinguistics
Explanation
- Neurolinguistics studies how the brain processes and structures language, including grammar and communication.
- It explores the neural mechanisms involved in speech production, comprehension, and language disorders.
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A. Dialect
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B. Pidgin
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C. Isogloss
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D. None of these
Explanation
- A Pidgin is a simplified language that develops as a means of communication between speakers of different native languages.
- It has no native speakers.
- It is used for trade or interaction in multilingual settings.
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A. Pragmatics
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B. None of these
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C. Semiotics
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D. Semantics
Explanation
- Pragmatics is the study of meaning in context, focusing on how speakers convey and listeners interpret meaning beyond literal words.
- It considers implications, tone, gestures, and situational factors in communication.
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A. Counting
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B. Affixation
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C. None of these
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D. Compounding
Explanation
- Counting is a numerical concept.
- While Affixation, Compounding, and Reduplication are linguistic processes related to word formation.
- These belong to morphology, the study of word structure in linguistics.
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