Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar University 2007 M.A Aspects of Language (MEG-04) - Question Paper

March-07 MEG-04 1
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
Term End exam : March-2007
Master of Art in English (MEG)
Aspects of Language (MEG-04)
Date O Tuesday, 10-04-2007 Total Marks O 70
Time O 11-00 to 02-00 Weightage O 70 %
Note :
1. All ques. are compulsory
2. Indicate clearly the choices you attempt.
3. All ques. carry equal marks.
1) (a) describe vowel and explain the types of English vowels. [14]
OR
(b) describe language and explain how it differs from animal communications.
2) (a) explain the evolution of old English to modern English with reference to
change in sounds only. [14]
OR
(b) explain the structure and kinds of syllable.
3) (a) Write a detailed note on derivational morphology. [14]
OR
(b) explain the grammatical functions of the syntactic constituents.
4) (a) explain the notion of speech community and the issues of defining it
[14]
OR
(b) explain the learners factors in 2nd Language Acquisition.
5) Write a Short-note (Any Two): [14]
(a) Stylistics
(b) Our language policy after independence.
(c) Co-Operative principle in conversation.
(d) Word-stress in English.
(e) Language and Parole.
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