LINGUIST 1A03- Final Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam ( 24 pages long!)
1 Dec 2017
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Speakers of the uk english usually don"t pronounce the "r" sound - descriptive. The word floor is spelled with an "r" at the end so it should be pronounced with an "r" at the end - prescriptive. American english is a coarse, half articulated, degraded version of english compared to rich, subtle, melliflous british english - prescriptive. The passive voice should always be avoided so that your writing can be understood - prescriptive. If you use bad grammar you will not get a good job - prescriptive. Allows you to generate new words and sentences at all times nd - Allows you to generate new words and sentences at all times. What is possible and impossible in each language. Phonology (how the sounds are organized in the mind) Morphology ( part of your grammar that forms words) The way we ask questions about language uses a scientific approach. Empirical - observe data to find evidence for our theories.
