Linguistics is the science of language, and it is divided into several branches depending on which side of the language structure it examines. Phonetics deals with sounds, graphics with the system of letters. Orthography teaches the rules of correct spelling, and orthoepy the rules of correct pronunciation. Lexicology examines words and their meanings, morphology examines word classes; syntax studies the sentence and how words in it are connected, and punctuation studies punctuation marks. These branches are closely linked with each other. Phonetics is the branch that studies the sound system of spoken language.
Примеры
Phonetics: the word «bola» (child) has the sounds b, o, l, a.
Punctuation: the sentence «Aziza, bu yoqqa kel!» (Aziza, come here!) has a comma and an exclamation mark.
Работа в классе
“Find the branch”: the teacher asks a question («How are words spelled?») and children name the right branch.
Упражнения
1
Which branch studies the sound structure of language?
Phonetics.
2
Which branch studies correct spelling and which studies correct pronunciation?