LINGUISTICS

Part 1: 6 structured questions. ( answer all )

Part 2: 2 short essay questions. ( answer both )
Part 3: 3 Long essay questions. ( choose 1 )

Part 1: Subjective questions

Question 1.
(a)The similarities in word used in English and German suggest they originate from the
same family. State the language family and provide example.
Language family: .......................................................
Example of word.
English:........................ German:........................... (4 marks)
(b)Elaborate two properties of language. (4 marks)

Question 2:
(a) Identify the speech organs below....(sorry, got this image from google image, so, just
use it as your reference + answer) (4 marks)

(b) State the difference between voiced and voiceless sounds and provide an example for
each by observing the place and manner of articulation.
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Example:
Voiced:.................................. Voiceless:..................................... (4 marks)
(c) Transcribe the following words.
i) box : ...............
ii) bird : .....................
iii) pen : ..........................
iv) banner : .....................
v) record (noun) : .......................
vi) record (verb) : ............................
vii) animal : ..............................
viii) communicate : ............................. (4 marks)

Question 3.
(a) Nonverbal Code enhance the verbal message in human communication. With
reference to a type of Nonverbal Code, explain how this is use. (4 marks)
(b) Writing is superior to speech. With reference to two features of writing, justify whether
you agree or disagree with the statement.
Feature:__________________________________________________________________________________
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Feature:__________________________________________________________________________________
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