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Roll No.

Total No. of Questions : 10

[Total No. of Printed Pages : 3

MN-565

M.A. IIIrd Semester (Reg./Pvt./ATKT)

Examination, 2023-24

English

Paper - II

English Language

Time : 3 Hours]

[Maximum Marks : Reg.= 85

Pvt.= 100

Note :- Attempt all questions.

SECTION - 'A'

Short Answer Type Questions

7×5=35

1.

What is Language? Define its functions.

OR

Write a note on characteristics of language.

2.

Define idiolect and dialect.

OR

Write a note on synchronic approach to the study of language.

3.

What organs of human body contribute in articulating speech sounds?

OR

Distinguish between phonetics and phonology.

4.

How speech sounds are made ? Explain with the help of diagram.

OR

Explain phonemes with example.

5.

Define the basics of transformational Generic Grammar.

OR

Comment upon the generative aspect of language with example.

SECTION - 'B'

Long Answer Type Questions

10×5=50

6.

Write a note on the development of English language.

OR

Comment upon the functions of language with its chief traits.

7.

Explain synchronic and diachronic linguistics with suitable examples.

OR

Elucidate different varieties of language.

8.

Write down the difference between phonetics and phonology.

OR

Write in details the speech mechanism.

9.

Which are Phonetic symbols four sounds in RP.

OR

Explain Phoneme in detail with examples.

10.

Which are the chief characteristics of TG.

OR

What is TG Grammar? Elucidate in detail.