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BS Eng I 10
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Introduction to linguistics
Q#1 Choose the correct option. /10
i The word “Linguistics” is derived from
a Greek b Latin c Sanskrit d Chinese
ii Performative function of language is related to…………….. language
a Ritual b Interactional c Action d Expressive
iii Islamic concept about the origin of language is similar to …………… concept.
a Biblical b Hindu’s c Natural source d Tool making
iv Language is a complex network of ………….. systems.
a Simple b Complex c Inter-Related d Creative
v In Urdu we do not have two ………… sounds together.
a Consonant b Vowel c Similar d Different
vi The initial sound of chair is represented by
a /Ǯ/ b /ə/ c /ʒ/ d /ʧ/
vii “æ” belongs to…………
a consonants b Short vowels c Long vowels d diphthongs
viii There are ……………. Consonant sounds
a 20 b 24 c 12 d 08
ix The application of phonetics is
a phonotactics b phonolgy c syntax d semantics
x Synchronic study is always along
a x-axis b y-axis c frame d region

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BS Eng I 50
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Introduction to linguistics
 Attempt all questions.
Q#1.Explain the difference between competence and performance? (5)
Q#2.Explain the difference between synchronic and diachronic linguistics' (5)
Q#3.How are vowels classified? (5)
Q#4.Write a note on “The Pooh-Pooh” theory. (5)

Q#5.Explain in detail the features of language. (10 marks)

Q#6.What are the different manners of articulation? (10 marks)
Q#7.What is linguistics? (10 marks)