BEGG-172 · December 2022 · English
IGNOU BEGG-172 December 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
Structured previous year question paper for BEGG-172, December 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 11 · Sections: 2
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
B. A. General (B. A. G.)
Term-End Examination
December, 2022
BEGG-172 : LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note : This question paper consists of two Sections.
Both Sections are compulsory.
Section—A
Note : Attempt any two questions in about
150-200 words each. 2×10=20
Q1.Elaborate on the functions of language.
Q2.Analyse the structure of syllable in English and its importance on word stress.
Q3.State the general characteristics of derivational affixes. [ 2 ]
Q4.Define an English verb and state its key features.
Section—B
Note : Attempt any four questions in about
400-450 words each. 4×20=80
Q5.What is the difference between the mentalists and the structuralists ? In what way have the mentalists made advancements on structuralists ?
Q6.Elaborate on the inflectional morphology of the English.
Q7.Explain various word building processes in English.
Q8.Citing examples, explain how the noun phrases are structured.
Q9.How coordination is created in compound sentences ? What are its semantic implications ?
Q10.Trace the development of structuralism in linguistics.
Q11.What are the different types of language variation ? Explain by giving suitable examples.