Question 1

A very large number of words have undergone a peculiar kind of change of meaning which consists in the addition of what has been called …..
A)generalization
B)specialisation
C)emotional connotation
D)deterioration

Accepted Answer

The change of meaning referred to is the addition of emotional connotation, which involves words acquiring additional emotional or subjective meanings beyond their original definitions.

Question 2

…………occurs when a word gains association with a negative stimulus, to then hold negative connotations.
A)elevation
B)shift
C)deterioration
D)generalization

Accepted Answer

Deterioration occurs when a word gains negative connotations due to its association with a negative stimulus.

Question 3

……………is a type of semantic change that happens when a word's meaning improves or becomes more positive over time .
A)deterioration
B)amelioration
C)generalization
D)specialization

Accepted Answer

Amelioration is the linguistic process through which a word gains a more positive connotation or elevated status over time.

Question 4

…………..is a polite word or expression that is used to refer to things which people may find upsetting or embarrassing to talk about.
A)anaphora
B)euphemism
C)hyperbole
D)metaphor

Accepted Answer

A euphemism is a polite or mild word or expression used to refer to something embarrassing, taboo, or unpleasant, rather than using a more direct or harsh term.

Question 5

……………is a grammatically simplified means of communication that develops between two or more groups that do not have a language in common.
A)pidgin
B)creole
C)romance
D)patois

Accepted Answer

A pidgin is a simplified form of language that develops as a means of communication between two or more groups that do not share a common language, typically for purposes such as trade.

Question 6

The dialect of a particular region, especially one with low status in relation to standard language of the country is known as………..
A)pidgin
B)creole
C)patois
D)romance

Accepted Answer

Patois refers to a dialect of a particular region, especially one that is not considered the standard language of a country, often associated with a lower status. Pidgin and Creole are types of languages that develop in multilingual environments, while Romance refers to a family of languages derived from Latin.

Question 7

………….have resulted from the interactions between speakers of nonstandard varieties of European languages and speakers of no- European languages
A)pidgin
B)creole
C)patois
D)romance

Accepted Answer

The answer of ………….have resulted from the interactions between speakers...

Question 8

What is the dialect of the working class of East End London ?
A)east anglian
B)lancashire
C)cockney
D)yorkshire

Accepted Answer

Cockney is the traditional dialect of the working class in East End London.

Question 9

American English derives from …….. century British English.
A)16th
B)15th
C)18th
D)17th

Accepted Answer

American English primarily derives from 17th-century British English, as it was brought to the North American continent by British colonists during that period.

Question 10

Who is the author of "Decolonizing the Mind"?
A)ngugi wa thiong
B)chinua achiba
C)salman rushdie
D)bill ashcrofthe

Accepted Answer

Ngugi wa Thiong'o is the author of "Decolonizing the Mind," a collection of essays on language and its constructive role in national culture, history, and identity.

Question 11

Who wrote " Nation and Narration"?
A)gayatri spivak
B)homi k bhabha
C)salman rushdie
D)harish trivedi

Accepted Answer

Homi K. Bhabha is the author of "Nation and Narration," a seminal work in postcolonial studies that explores the complex relationships between nationhood, identity, and narrative.

Question 12

"Imaginary Homelands" is the work of ………….
A)gayatri spivak
B)homi k bhabha
C)ranajit guha
D)salman rushdie

Accepted Answer

"Imaginary Homelands" is a collection of essays written by Salman Rushdie.

Question 13

The institutionalized study of English in India began with the …………of 1835
A)macaulay minute
B)charter act
C)wood's despatch
D)government of india act

Accepted Answer

The institutionalized study of English in India began with the Macaulay Minute of 1835, which advocated for the promotion of English education among the Indian population.

Quiz 4: Linguistic Concepts and Historical Contexts

A very large number of words have undergone a peculiar kind of change of meaning which consists in the addition of what has been called …..

…………occurs when a word gains association with a negative stimulus, to then hold negative connotations.

……………is a type of semantic change that happens when a word's meaning improves or becomes more positive over time .

…………..is a polite word or expression that is used to refer to things which people may find upsetting or embarrassing to talk about.

……………is a grammatically simplified means of communication that develops between two or more groups that do not have a language in common.

The dialect of a particular region, especially one with low status in relation to standard language of the country is known as………..

………….have resulted from the interactions between speakers of nonstandard varieties of European languages and speakers of no- European languages

What is the dialect of the working class of East End London ?

American English derives from …….. century British English.

Who is the author of "Decolonizing the Mind"?

Who wrote " Nation and Narration"?

"Imaginary Homelands" is the work of ………….

The institutionalized study of English in India began with the …………of 1835