BEGG-172 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BEGG-172 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
Structured previous year question paper for BEGG-172, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9 · Sections: 2
Verified: 5 Aug 2026
BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)
(CBCS) (BAG)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
BEGG-172 : LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note :
(i) This question paper consists of two
Sections—Section A and Section B.
(ii) Both Sections are compulsory.
Section—A
Note : Attempt any two questions in about
150-200 words each. 2×10=20
Q1.Discuss various theories of origin of language. [ 2 ] BEGG–172
(i) Hyponymy
(ii) Synonym
Q2.Discuss the relationship between words in English Language by giving suitable
Q3.Define functional and formal labels in sentences with suitable examples.
Section—B
Note : Attempt any four questions in about
400-450 words each. 4×20=80
Q4.Discuss the difference between the following by giving suitable examples :
(i) Diachronic and Synchronic linguistics
(ii) Langue and Parole [ 3 ] BEGG–172
(i) Compounding in English
(ii) Conversion in English
Q5.Discuss the concept of stress and rhythm in a connected speech by giving suitable
Q6.Discuss the different types of derivational prefixes by giving suitable examples.
Q7.Discuss the different grammatical categories associated with the English Verb by giving
Q8.Write short notes on the following :
(i) Obligatory and optional elements in sentences [ 4 ] BEGG–172
(ii) Types of coordinating links in compound sentences
Q9.Discuss various features , types, aspects and structure of a Noun Phrase (NP) by giving