Read the following paragraphs and respond to the questions that follow by choosing the letter of the correct answer.

(1) Every language has a logical structure. (2) When people encounter an unfamiliar language for the first time, they are confused and disoriented, but after becoming familiar with the language, they eventually discover its rules and how the various parts are interrelated. (3) All languages have rules and principles governing what sounds are to be used and how those sounds are to be combined to convey meanings. (4) Human languages have two aspects of structure: a sound (or phonological) structure and a grammatical structure. (5) Phonology is the study of the basic building blocks of a language, units of sound called phonemes, and how these phonemes are combined. (6) The study of grammar involves identifying recurring sequences of phonemes, called morphemes, the smallest units of speech that convey a meaning.

The subject of sentence 5 is
a. study.
b. Phonology.
c. building.
d. blocks.


a. study.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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How does the setting contribute to the play?

What will be an ideal response?

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When paraphrasing, it is most important to

a. use the author's exact words. b. express key ideas in your own words. c. change the author's meaning so that you agree with it. d. consult other reliable sources for information about the material.

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