Language

Phonetics is different from phonology in that the latter studies the combinations of the sounds to convey meaning in communication.

D（）is one of the design features of human language which refers to the phenomenon that language consists of two levels: a lower level of meaningless individual sounds and a higher level of meaningful units.

The study of the ways in which morphemes can be combined to form words is called morphology.

Language is a system of a（）vocal symbols used for human communication.

Modern linguistics is mostly prescriptive, but sometimes descriptive.

Findings in linguistic studies can often be applied to the settlement of some practical problems. The study of such applications is generally known as a（）linguistics.

Sociolinguistics is the study of language in relation to society.

General linguistics, which relates itself to the research of other areas, studies the basic concepts, theories, descriptions, models and methods applicable in any linguistic study.

P （）refers to the realization of langue in actual use.