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  1. In linguistics, what is 'code-switching'?

    Answer: Alternating between two or more languages or dialects within a single conversation

    Code-switching is the practice of alternating between languages or dialects mid-conversation.

  2. What is the linguistic term for a word's sound that naturally suggests its meaning, such as 'buzz', 'hiss', or 'splash'?

    Answer: Onomatopoeia

    Onomatopoeia: words whose pronunciation imitates the sound they describe.

  3. What does the linguistic term 'syntax' refer to?

    Answer: The rules governing how words are combined to form sentences

    Syntax is the branch of linguistics dealing with sentence structure and word order rules.

  4. What is a 'tonal language'?

    Answer: A language where the pitch of a syllable changes the meaning of a word

    Tonal languages use pitch at the syllable level to distinguish word meanings (e.g., Mandarin, Vietnamese).

  5. The concept of 'working memory' is critical for DLAB performance because:

    Answer: It allows test-takers to hold and mentally manipulate multiple grammar rules simultaneously

    Working memory temporarily holds and processes information needed for immediate cognitive tasks.

  6. What is the meaning of the linguistics term 'morphology'?

    Answer: The study of word structure and how words are formed from morphemes

    Morphology = the study of word structure: roots, prefixes, suffixes, inflections, and derivations.