BEGG-172 · December 2023 · English
IGNOU BEGG-172 December 2023 Previous Year Question Paper
LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
Structured previous year question paper for BEGG-172, December 2023 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 12 · Sections: 2
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMME
(BDP)
Term-End Examination
December, 2023
BEGG-172 : LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) This question paper consists of two
Sections.
(ii) Both Sections are compulsory.
Section—A
Note : Attempt any two questions in about
150-200 words each. 2×10=20
Q1.Describe in detail the uniqueness of human language.
Q2.Write a note on the vowels in the English language.
Q3.How do stress patter ns in words change according to grammatical function ?
Q4.Analyse the concept of Rhythm in connected speech.
Section—B
None : Attempt any four questions in about
400-450 words each. 4×20=80
Q5.Differentiate monophthongs and diphthongs. Provide examples for the specific sounds.
Q6.What is a morpheme ? Explain the different types of morphemes.
Q7.Explain the grammatical categories associated with the English verb.
Q8.What are derivational prefix es ? Explain with illustrations.
Q9.What are the basic sentence patterns in English ? Describe them with examples.
Q10.Describe in detail the structure of the verb phrase.
Q11.Differentiate compound and complex sentences.
Q12.Explain with reference to coor dination and subordination clauses.