English Literature Mcqs — Test 65
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Question 1
There is no positive relationship between a speech and sounD. This property of language is referred to as____________ ?
Question 2
The type of study which focus on the analysis of the systematic interrelation of the elements of a single language at a particular time is called________________?
Question 3
The term semiotics was introduced by______________?
Question 4
Words like ‘Buzz’, ‘Hiss’, ‘thud’ etC. which represents the sounds of their referents are known as ___________?
Question 5
Which among the following is an exception to the property of arbitrariness of language ?
Question 6
The theory which Is based upon the assumption that language has been formed from the words uttered by groups of persons engaged in joint burdensome labour ?
Question 7
The Yo__He__Ho Theory of the origin of language was advanced by ____________?
Question 8
Which among the following is not a characteristic feature of language ?
Question 9
The theory which is based on the assumption that language originated in the sense of rhythm innate in man ?
Question 10
Who defined language as “a set or (finite or infinite) sentences, each finite in length and constructed out of a finite set of elements” ?