Philadelphia University s6

Philadelphia University Faculty of Arts Department of English

Examination Sheet

PART 1 : A : Information Student's Name: Student's No.: Semester: Second Academic year: 2009-2010 Tutor's Name: Dr Salma Al Hasan Course Title: Linguistics Module No: 120324 Time: 9 :00-11 :00 Date: 2. 6.2010 Day: Thursday

Examination: Final

B -Guidelines

-The exam consists of four categories and the total mark is (15). - Each question has its own mark. -The answer must be written clearly.

C. Exam Questions, Grades and Time Allocated for Each Question: Question Minutes Total Points Points Earned 1. 10 5 2. 30 15 3. 30 20 4. 30 10 Revision 20 ------Total 120 50

D- Student Comments on the Questions ( If any )

E- Tutor's Remarks: PART II : Questions First Category: Knowledge and Understanding The aim of these questions is to assess the basic knowledge and skills the student acquired.

Question (1) Define the following terms and provide examples wherever you feel possible: (5 pts)

1. Morpheme

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2. Word Coinage …………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………

3. Acronyms

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4. Syntax

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5. Bound Morphemes

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6. Ambiguity

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Question (2) A. Why are there lexical gaps in dictionaries? (3 pts)

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B. A word is not a simple sequence of morphemes, but has a hierarchical structure. Discuss using the word unsystematically as an example. (3pts)

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C. Read this short dialogue and then answer the question that follows. (3pts) A: Looks like you have a headache, Norman. B: DUH A: You might consider transcendental meditation. B: transcendental?!

What do my teeth have to do with it? Discuss.

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E. Recognize and underline the embedded sentences in the following sentences: (3pts) 1. I believe that the weather will be fine tomorrow. 2. I deplore the face that bats have wings. 3. It’s ridiculous that one can have an A without studying.

Third Category: Practical Skills Students should be able to apply their knowledge in solving unfamiliar problems.

Question (3) A. Paraphrase each of the following sentences in two different ways to show that you understand the ambiguity involved. (5pts)

1. The boy saw the man with a telescope. a. ………………………………………………………………………………………. b. ………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Dick finally decided on the boat. a. ………………………………………………………………………………………. b. ………………………………………………………………………………………

3. The sheepdog is too hairy to eat.

a. ………………………………………………………………………………………. b. ……………………………………………………………………………………… B. Examine the following words from Michoacan Aztec. (5pts)

Nokali “my house” Nokalimes “my houses” Mokali “your house” Ikali “his house” Kalimes “houses”

1. The morpheme meaning “house” is: a. kal b. kali c. kalim d. ka

2. The morpheme used to form plural is: a. mes b. no c. mo ali

3. If the word meaning “friend” in this language is “mahkwa”, then the word meaning “my friends” is a. momahwa b. imahkwas c. momahkwaes d. nomahkwames

4. The morpheme meaning “his” is: a. I b. Ik c. Mo d. No

5. The morpheme meaning “my” is: a. I b. Ik c. Mo d. No

C. Put an asterisk ( ¬) next to the ungrammatical sentence: (5pts)

1. The boy found his lost wallet. 2. His lost the wallet found boy. 3. It is believed that he is the best candidate. 4. The too complicated is problem his. 5. She slept the baby soundly.

D. Classify the following words under the suitable headings: (5pts) Boy +ish , moral +ize , adore +able, affection +ate, haste+n , create +ive

Verb to Adjective Noun to Verb

1…………………….. 1…………………………… 2……………………. 2………………………….. Noun to Adjective 1…………………….. 2……………………. FOURTH Category: Transferable Skills Students should display analytical skills, and they should be able to transfer their knowledge in their daily life.

Question 4 Discuss derivational and inflectional morphemes (10pts)

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