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Engl 0211: Morphology, Syntax And Semantics Question Paper

Engl 0211: Morphology, Syntax And Semantics

Course:Diploma In Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE AWARD OF
DIPLOMA IN EDUCATION (ARTS)

ENGL 0211: MORPHOLOGY, SYNTAX AND SEMANTICS

STREAMS: DIP. EDUC (ARTS) TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 7/8/2013 2.30 P.M. – 4.30 P.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Answer 3 questions in all.
Question 1 is compulsory.

1. (a) Define the following terms: [10 marks]
(i) Morphology [2 marks]
(ii) Morpheme [2 marks]
(iii) Morph [2 marks]
(iv) Syntax [2 marks]
(v) Allomorph [2 marks]

(b) Using relevant examples, distinguish between derivational and inflectional morphemes. [10 marks]

(c) Identify the affix in the following words and indicate whether it is derivational
or inflectional:

(i) Discussion (2 marks)
(ii) Washing (2 marks)
(iii) Girlish (2 marks)
(iv) Walked (2 marks)
(v) Neatness (2 marks) [10 marks]

2. (a) Using appropriate illustrations, identify the four classes of phrases. [10 marks]

(b) With relevant illustrations show your understanding of free and bound morphemes. [10 marks]
3. (a) What is Immediate Constituent Analysis (ICA) [10 marks]

(b) Using tree diagrams analyse the following sentences in their immediate constituents:

(i) Her father bought a box of chocolates. (2 marks)
(ii) Mary and Jane went to the church (2 marks)
(iii) We must not forget the date. (2 marks)
(iv) They are going to win. (2 marks)
(v) The dog chased the rat. (2 marks) [10 marks]

4. (a) What is the meaning of Semantics? [4 marks]

(b) With relevant examples explain the different meanings in semantics.
[16 marks]

5. (a) Discuss the notion ‘word’. [4 marks]

(b) Using illustrations elaborate on word level categories. [16 marks]

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