The Functions and the Graphic Representation of Language
Explore the World of Writing Systems
Test your knowledge on the fascinating topic of writing systems and their fun
- 10 Engaging Questions
- Multiple Choice, Text, and Checkbox Formats
- Enhance Your Understanding of Language Fun
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1. How many systems of writing there are?
3
5
7
2
3. Which of these characteristics describe the ideographic writing system?
This system tries to reproduce the succession of sounds that make a word.
This system is based on the irreducible elements used in speaking.
Each word is represented by a single sign that is unrelated to the sounds of the word itself.
Each written sign stands for a whole word and for the idea expressed by the word.
5. Which are the characteristics of interactional function?
It has to do with how humans use language to interact with each other.
It has to do with how languages interact with each other.
It has to do with how humans indicate friendliness,co-operation,hostility or pleasure.
It has to do with how humans use their linguistic abilities to comunicate knowledge,skills and infomation.
6.Which are the reasons for the Discrepancy between Writing and Pronunciation?
Writing is constantly evolving,whereas language tends to remain stable.
Spelling always lags behind pronunciation.
The influence of lexicology also helps widen the gap between spelling and pronunciation.
When an alphabet is borrowed from another language,its resources may not be appropriate for their new function.
After 14th century the written form of the words remained unchanged while the evolution of the language continued.
7. Which is the concrete object of linguistic science?
Writing
Reading
Language
Pronunciation
8. What is writing to a Chinese?
The first language
The second language
Writing is not such important to him
9.What function of language do these noise-making such as: Ugh, Oops,Bow-wow,Cuckoo,Wow seem to be characteristic of?
10.In which system of writing the tendency that written words replace the spoken one in our minds is stronger?
Ideographic system
Phonetic system
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