Introduction to language questions | form five English

Explain two functions which could be expressed simultaneously by each of the following
utterances:
(a)We are hungry.
(b)I love this movie so much.
(c)Nice day, my love!
(d)What is the tractor doing?
(e)Love you, mummy!

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Briefly explain five factors that account for variation in language use.

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Distinguish the following linguistic concepts:
(i) Idiolect and dialect
(ii) Consultative style and casual style
(iii) Style and stylistics
(iv) Phonological level and graphological level
(v) Common core English and colloquial English

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Write the technical terms for the following stylistic concepts:
(i) A language style used to preserve certain aesthetics (beauty).
(ii) Variety of language according to use.
(iii) Specialized language concerned with a particular subject, culture or profession.
(iv) An area of specialization to which language is put into use.
(v) Regionally determined variation of language.

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With examples , explain how human language is:

1. arbitrary
2. symbolic
3. systematic
4. primary vocal
5. a social phenomenon

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