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Here, you'll find all kinds of quizzes on linguistics -- the study of languages and their history. From the Indo-European language family to the International Phonetic Alphabet to the formation of pidgins, it's all here!

For quizzes about a particular world language (such as French or Malay), try following the link to the World Languages category.
category World Languages
Editors: LadyCaitriona, looney_tunes Quiz Search:
31 Communication Continuum
This is a follow up to my quiz on Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC). It is on the level of communication known as Intentional-Symbolic Communication which is the highest level in the continuum.
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littlesuzie
Jul 01 08
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32 Communication Continuum 2
This is the second quiz in a series of quizzes on the Communication Continuum. This one is about the level known as Intentional Communication.
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10 Q
littlesuzie
Jul 15 08
285 plays
33 Dictating Linguistic Terms
Past dictators have teamed up with me to illustrate a few linguistic terms involving wordplay/nameplay.
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10 Q
Rabotniko
Mar 15 11
339 plays
34 Communication Continuum 3
This quiz is about the stage in the Communication Continuum termed as either Pre, or Un-Intentional Communication.
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10 Q
littlesuzie
Jul 22 08
321 plays
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Some sample questions from this category:

* Who was considered the 'Father of Linguistic', a Swiss guy, who authored the seminal book entitled 'Course in General Linguistics'?
* What is the name of the linguistic school, which attempted to uncover 'Discovery Procedures'; that are internally imbedded, and compose the underlying units of language?
* Since language is arbitrary, but contain 'Permitted Moves'...what term best describes the system of this communicational system?
* What three components, generally, make up a system of a typical language?
* What is the smallest segment of sound, that comprises the basic building blocks of a language?


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