Linguistic Anthropology MCQs December 3, 2025June 10, 2024 by u930973931_answers 20 min Score: 0 Attempted: 0/20 Subscribe 1. Which linguistic approach focuses on the analysis of discourse structures and how meaning is constructed in conversation? (A) Conversational Analysis (B) Pragmatics (C) Semantics (D) Structuralism 2. The study of how language shapes and is shaped by power dynamics, identity, and social hierarchies is known as: (A) Structuralism (B) Sociolinguistics (C) Discourse Analysis (D) Phonetics 3. A pidgin language is characterized by: (A) Complexity and formal grammar rules (B) A simplified form of communication used between speakers of different languages (C) Ancient origins and historical depth (D) Phonetic variation and sound changes 4. What is the term for the study of meaning in language? (A) Semantics (B) Phonetics (C) Syntax (D) Pragmatics 5. The study of how language varies across different social groups and situations is known as: (A) Phonetics (B) Historical Linguistics (C) Sociolinguistics (D) Syntax 6. What linguistic theory emphasizes the mental processes involved in language production and comprehension? (A) Pragmatics (B) Structuralism (C) Sociolinguistics (D) Generative Grammar 7. The study of how language and culture are interconnected and influence each other is known as: (A) Sociolinguistics (B) Ethnolinguistics (C) Semantics (D) Structuralism 8. Which linguistic approach focuses on the study of language use in specific contexts and situations? (A) Pragmatics (B) Structuralism (C) Historical Linguistics (D) Generative Grammar 9. A lingua franca is a language that: (A) Is spoken by a small community (B) Has a long history of written literature (C) Is used as a common language between speakers of different native languages (D) Is primarily used in religious contexts 10. Which linguistic theory focuses on the structure of language and its components, such as phonemes and syntax? (A) Sociolinguistics (B) Generative Grammar (C) Structuralism (D) Pragmatics 11. What is the study of how languages change and evolve over time? (A) Phonetics (B) Syntax (C) Semantics (D) Historical Linguistics 12. The study of how language is used to perform social actions and achieve specific goals is known as: (A) Discourse Analysis (B) Sociolinguistics (C) Semantics (D) Pragmatics 13. Which linguistic approach emphasizes the analysis of language structure and grammar rules? (A) Generative Grammar (B) Structuralism (C) Sociolinguistics (D) Ethnolinguistics 14. The study of language acquisition and development in children is known as: (A) Sociolinguistics (B) Pragmatics (C) Historical Linguistics (D) Child Language Acquisition 15. What linguistic theory proposes that language reflects and shapes cultural reality? (A) Whorfian Hypothesis (B) Structuralism (C) Generative Grammar (D) Sociolinguistics 16. A register in linguistics refers to: (A) The sounds and phonetics of a language (B) The variation of language use according to social context or situation (C) The historical origins of words (D) The syntax and grammar rules of a language 17. What is the study of how language is used in legal settings and how it influences legal outcomes? (A) Forensic Linguistics (B) Sociolinguistics (C) Pragmatics (D) Discourse Analysis 18. A language isolate is a language that: (A) Is primarily used in religious contexts (B) Is spoken by a small community (C) Has a long history of written literature (D) Has no known relatives or connections to other languages 19. The study of how language reflects and reinforces social inequalities and power structures is known as: (A) Discourse Analysis (B) Ethnolinguistics (C) Pragmatics (D) Sociolinguistics 20. Which linguistic theory emphasizes the role of social and cultural factors in language use and variation? (A) Structuralism (B) Pragmatics (C) Generative Grammar (D) Sociolinguistics More MCQs on Physical Anthropology (Biological Anthropology) .Cultural Anthropology 2. Physical Anthropology (Biological Anthropology) 3. Archaeology 4. Linguistic Anthropology 5. Applied Anthropology 6. Medical Anthropology 7. Environmental Anthropology 8. Ethnography 9. Anthropological Linguistics 10. Visual Anthropology 11. Forensic Anthropology 12. Economic Anthropology 13. Political Anthropology 14. Development Anthropology 15. Urban Anthropology 16. Psychological Anthropology 17. Historical Anthropology 18. Symbolic Anthropology 19. Cognitive Anthropology 20. Legal Anthropology 21. Indigenous Anthropology 22. Cross-Cultural Studies 23. Ethnomusicology 24. Kinship Studies 25. Ritual and Religion Studies 26. Gender and Sexuality Studies 27. Diaspora Studies 28. Tourism Anthropology 29. Ethnoarchaeology 30. Cultural Ecology