Question

The theory called _____ formulated by K. L Pike and his followers, considers very language to be trimodal i.e., structured in three modes: phonology, grammar, and lexicon.

• A. Stratificational Grammar
• B. Systemic Grammar
• C. Tagmemics
• D. TG Grammar

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Tagmemics

• Tagmemics is the linguistic theory developed by Kenneth L. Pike and his followers.

• It views language as trimodal, meaning it is structured in three modes:
  1️⃣ Phonology — the sound system
  2️⃣ Grammar — the structural patterns of words and sentences
  3️⃣ Lexicon — the inventory of meaningful units (words and morphemes)

• Tagmemics combines elements of syntax, semantics, and morphology, and was especially influential in the analysis of unwritten and less-studied languages