Q1. Write short notes on the following:
- i.) Phoneme (160 words)
- ii.) Syntax (160 words)
- iii.) Code-Switching (160 words)
- iv.) Semantics (160 words)
- v.) Idiolect (160 words)
- Phoneme: Smallest distinctive sound unit that changes meaning (e.g., /p/ vs /b/).
- Syntax: Rules governing how words combine to form grammatical sentences (e.g., SVO order).
- Code-Switching: Alternating between languages/varieties in conversation, common in multilingualism.
- Semantics: Study of meaning in language, covering words, phrases, and sentences.
Answer: This section provides short notes on fundamental concepts in language and linguistics, drawing upon the principles typically covered in a course like BEGG-172. Each concept—Phoneme, Syntax, Code-Switching, Semantics, and Idiolect—is defined and explained with examples to illustrate its significance in understanding how language works.