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

Linguistics is generally defined as the s（）study of language.

Modern linguistics is mostly prescriptive, but sometimes descriptive.

Human capacity for language has a g（）basis, but the details of language have to be taught and learned.

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.

Phonology

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

Chomsky defines “competence” as the ideal user’s k（）of the rules of his language.

Sociolinguistics is the study of language in relation to society.

Pragmatics is different from semantics in that pragmatics studies meaning not in isolation, but in context.