Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia

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Carolina Parra Peña

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Language forms and functions

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Angie Lorena Salgado

Tutor

Unit 1- Task 1
Step 1:

My name is Carolina Parra Peña, I'm 22 years old, I'm very happy for be in this course and I
hope we are going to learn a lot of new things together because I know English language is
very important nowadays, that is not a like or a luxury. Know about english language is a
need and like teachers we have to know about it.

Step 2:

How do you compare the quotation from Wallace Chafe at the beginning of the chapter
with the purpose of linguistics? I can compare it with the purpose of linguistics in the way
that a language has a lot of general characteristics but only with the study of each language
we can see specific thing about it, how we use that, why, characteristics about some words,
clasification, etc.

Why do you think some people approach the study of linguistics with apprehensiveness?
Is this your case? Explain. I think that happen gbecause people know how rigorous is the
study of a language and sometimes it could be confusing for some people. In my case, I feel
interest about the study of linguistics, the complex of the language, the correct use of words,
grammar, and all what the language has. I know, it has to be a serious study and sometimes i
feel confusion with some words, but I know practicing I can learn new things about that.

Is linguistics about correctness in language use? Explain. Not at all. Linguistics study a lot
of aspects of a language not only according to the theory. Linguistics needs to be changing
with the society too and study the general and specific aspects of the words, expressions and
symbols of the language, because not all languages are the same.

What are the names of the greatest contributors to the linguistics field? How would you
label each of them? For example, Ferdinand de Saussure, the father of modern
linguistics. The three linguists that the reading mentions are: First, Ferdinand de saussure, the
father of modern linguistics. He said that the language is a system of signs (Signified and
signifier). Second, Noam Chomsky; He was trained in structuralist theory. His linguistics is
considered a revolution against the behavioral view of language. Finally, Michael Halliday;
His descriptions of language and workings formed the bases for systematic functinal
linguistics.
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Part of speech Definition Types Examples

Adjective Word that defines They can be used in Before a noun: You
the reference of a a comparative or had a good idea
noun or a pronoun. superlative form After the verb to
be: The colors are
bad
Adverb Word which  Time Now, we are eating
modify verbs,  Place hot dog.
adjectives and other  Manner I liked the museum,
adverbs  Degree I learned new thing
there.
The bread is
prepared carefully.
The handbag is very
expensive
Interjection Word that doesn’t  Greeting Hello! Is a pleasure
have a specific  Joy to see you.
meaning. It is used  Approval Wow! I love these
to express an  Surprise glasses
exclamation.  Pain Brilliant! It was the
best work.
Oh! That’s my
earring
Ouch!

Sentences

1. Mario runs because his doctor told him that is the best for his health.

2. Lina bought a new orange sweater for winter but she lost it at the market.
Blue: Nouns

Red: verbs

Green: connector

Yellow: pronoun

Purple: Adjective

Pink: Preposition

Gray: Conjunction

Orange: Definite article

Clear blue: Adverb

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References

Leech, G. N. (2006). A Glossary of English Grammar. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University

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McCabe, A. (2011). An Introduction to Linguistics and Language Studies. London: Equinox

Publishing Ltd. pp. 1-15. Retrieved
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