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Engl 0112: Introduction To History Of English Language Question Paper

Engl 0112: Introduction To History Of English Language

Course:Diploma In Education Arts

Institution: Chuka University question papers

Exam Year:2013

CHUKA

UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

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

ENGL 0112: INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE

STREAMS: DIP. EDUC (ARTS) Y1S1 TIME: 2 HOURS

DAY/DATE: TUESDAY 13/8/2013 8.30 A.M. – 10.30 A.M.
INSTRUCTIONS:

Attempt three (3) questions in all.
Question One is compulsory.

1. (a) Explain your understanding of the term language family. [3 marks]

(b) State two language family tree limitations. [2 marks]

(c) Identify any two closest genetic relations of English. [2 marks]

(d) Name three factors for similarities of language apart from genetic
relationships. [3 marks]

(e) Using examples, explain the meaning of the following terms:

(i) Isolating language [3 marks]
(ii) Inflection language [3 marks]
(iii) Second language [3 marks]
(iv) Lingua Franca [3 marks]

(f) With illustrations, explain the term language spread. [3 marks]

(g) State four characteristics of ‘new varieties’ of English. [4 marks]

(h) Name one Anglosaxon dialect. [1 mark]

2. Over the years, linguists have discussed various approaches used in the development
of English. Discuss the four major approaches used in the spread of English.
[20 marks]

3. With examples, discuss the following concepts:

(i) Case (nominative, accusative, dative and genitive). [10 marks]
(ii) Inflections of nouns in Old English [10 marks]

4. State and explain changes that took place in English in the three stages in the origins
and development of English. [20 marks]

5. With the aid of appropriate examples:

(i) Define standard and dialect language [10 marks]
(ii) Contrast American English and British English [10 marks]

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Engl 0112: Introduction To History Of English Language Question Paper

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