Question 1

The study of the cultural system of signs is called
A)linguistics
B)pragmatics
C)symbolism
D)semiotics

Accepted Answer

Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and their use or interpretation within cultural contexts.

Question 2

Hignlish is an example of
A)dialect
B)idiolect
C)ethnolect
D)genderlect

Accepted Answer

Hinglish is an example of an ethnolect, which is a variety of a language spoken by a particular ethnic group. Hinglish combines elements of Hindi and English, reflecting the cultural and linguistic practices of people who are often bilingual or multilingual in these languages.

Question 3

Father of modern linguistics
A)saussure
B)bloomfield
C)halliday
D)chomsky

Accepted Answer

The answer of Father of modern linguistics
A)saussure
B)bloomfield
C)halliday
D)chomsky...

Question 4

The Social, economic and cultural context in which reality is represented and communicates meaning is called
A)institution
B)society
C)dialogue
D)discourse

Accepted Answer

Discourse refers to the way in which language is used socially to convey broad historical meanings. It is a social boundary that defines what can be said about a specific topic.

Quiz 1: Science, Humanities, and Language Studies

The study of the cultural system of signs is called

Hignlish is an example of

Father of modern linguistics

The Social, economic and cultural context in which reality is represented and communicates meaning is called