ASL CSET Subtest II: Linguistics REVISED AND
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What is phonology? Study of the sound system of a language
What is morphology? Study of the smallest meaningful units
What is syntax? Study of the grammar of a language
What is semantics? Study of word meaning
What is pragmatics? Study of language used in context
, What is assimilation? What part of One segment takes on the characteristics of the
linguistics does it fall under? segment near it. Morphology.
(Phonology, morphology, syntax,
etc.) ME changing to a U-hs due to the following sign
being NAME
What is linguistics? Scientific study of language
What is metathesis? Switching the order of two sounds and each
taking the place of one another
What is lexical borrowing? Borrowing of a word or sign from another
language
What are speech acts? Use of language that emphasizes the speakers
intention or goal
What is the difference between a One is more literal and more direct whereas the
direct vs. indirect speech act? other is hidden, not up front about what the
speaker wants
What is language acquisition? Naturally acquiring a language from birth.
UPDATED FOR 2026/2027 ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
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Terms in this set (62)
What is phonology? Study of the sound system of a language
What is morphology? Study of the smallest meaningful units
What is syntax? Study of the grammar of a language
What is semantics? Study of word meaning
What is pragmatics? Study of language used in context
, What is assimilation? What part of One segment takes on the characteristics of the
linguistics does it fall under? segment near it. Morphology.
(Phonology, morphology, syntax,
etc.) ME changing to a U-hs due to the following sign
being NAME
What is linguistics? Scientific study of language
What is metathesis? Switching the order of two sounds and each
taking the place of one another
What is lexical borrowing? Borrowing of a word or sign from another
language
What are speech acts? Use of language that emphasizes the speakers
intention or goal
What is the difference between a One is more literal and more direct whereas the
direct vs. indirect speech act? other is hidden, not up front about what the
speaker wants
What is language acquisition? Naturally acquiring a language from birth.