SLHS 300 Exam 1 UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Linguistic Competence Unconscious knowledge of language stored in
the brain.
Linguistic Performance Actual use of language in communication,
including production and comprehension.
Lexicon Collection of known words, their pronunciations,
functions, and relationships.
Mental Grammar Set of rules and patterns that govern language
use, enabling well-formed utterances and
interpretation.
Prescriptive Grammar Rules taught in schools dictating 'proper'
language use (e.g., avoiding preposition-ending
sentences).
Descriptive Grammar Observes and describes actual language use,
accepting variations among speakers.
, Phonetics Study of speech sounds and their systematic
organization.
Morphology Analysis of word structure and formation from
smaller parts.
Syntax Rules for combining words into phrases and
sentences.
Semantics Study of meanings of words and sentences.
Pragmatics Examines how context influences meaning.
Discourse Focuses on how sentences are combined in
conversation.
Mode of Communication Messages transmitted orally or gesturally.
Semanticity All signals have meaning or function.
Pragmatic Function Communication serves useful purposes.
Interchangeability Individuals can both send and receive messages.
Cultural Transmission Language learned through social interaction.
Arbitrariness No inherent connection between word forms and
meanings.
Discreteness Messages consist of smaller distinct parts
(phonemes, morphemes).
and CORRECT Answers
Linguistic Competence Unconscious knowledge of language stored in
the brain.
Linguistic Performance Actual use of language in communication,
including production and comprehension.
Lexicon Collection of known words, their pronunciations,
functions, and relationships.
Mental Grammar Set of rules and patterns that govern language
use, enabling well-formed utterances and
interpretation.
Prescriptive Grammar Rules taught in schools dictating 'proper'
language use (e.g., avoiding preposition-ending
sentences).
Descriptive Grammar Observes and describes actual language use,
accepting variations among speakers.
, Phonetics Study of speech sounds and their systematic
organization.
Morphology Analysis of word structure and formation from
smaller parts.
Syntax Rules for combining words into phrases and
sentences.
Semantics Study of meanings of words and sentences.
Pragmatics Examines how context influences meaning.
Discourse Focuses on how sentences are combined in
conversation.
Mode of Communication Messages transmitted orally or gesturally.
Semanticity All signals have meaning or function.
Pragmatic Function Communication serves useful purposes.
Interchangeability Individuals can both send and receive messages.
Cultural Transmission Language learned through social interaction.
Arbitrariness No inherent connection between word forms and
meanings.
Discreteness Messages consist of smaller distinct parts
(phonemes, morphemes).
