Utterance is based on （）;it is the realization of the abstract meaning of a sentence in a real situation of communication,or simply in a context.

填空题In sociolinguistic studies,speakers are treated as members of（）.

填空题A sentence is a structurally independent unit that usually comprises a number of （）to form a complete statement,（）or command.

单项选择题The semantic components of the word “gentleman” can be expressed as（）.

A.+animate，+male，+human，-adult
B.+animate，+male，+human，+adult
C.+animate，-male，+human，-adult
D.+animate，-male，+human，+adult

单项选择题（）deals with the way in which a language varies through geographical space.

A.Linguistic geography
B.Lexicology
C.Lexicography
D.Sociolinguistics

单项选择题The most recognizable differences between American English and British English are in（）and vocabulary.

A.usage
B.grammar
C.pronunciation
D.structure