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The document outlines the instructions and requirements for ENG502 Assignment No. 1, focusing on the topic of pragmatics in linguistics and its distinction from semantics. It emphasizes the importance of proper formatting, originality, and submission guidelines, while also providing a sample answer that explains the concepts of pragmatics and semantics along with examples. Additionally, it includes a section on speech acts, defining locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary acts with corresponding examples.

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ENG502 Assignment 1 Sample Solution

The document outlines the instructions and requirements for ENG502 Assignment No. 1, focusing on the topic of pragmatics in linguistics and its distinction from semantics. It emphasizes the importance of proper formatting, originality, and submission guidelines, while also providing a sample answer that explains the concepts of pragmatics and semantics along with examples. Additionally, it includes a section on speech acts, defining locutionary, illocutionary, and perlocutionary acts with corresponding examples.

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Introduction to Linguistics (ENGS502)


Spring Semester’ 2025
Assignment No. 1
Total Marks: 20
Instructions:
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© The answer must be a minimum of 400-600 words.
Assignment Question:

QU. What is pragmatics in linguistics? How is it different from semantics? Justify your
answer with relevant
example. Give proper details to defend your answer. (8 marks)

Answer:

Aspect Pragmatics Seman

[Pragmatics is the branch of linguistics that studies _ |[Semantics is the study of the literal
meaning

[
Definitic i f
Definition |how language is used in context to convey meaning. |lof words, phrases, and
sentences.
= [Focuses on speaker’s intended meaning, context, |[Focuses on the dictionary or
conventional
| tone, and situation. Imeaning of expressions regardless of context.

[Concerned — |How listeners interpret what speakers mean in a

|What the words ther ean.


With particular situation, ‘hat the words themselves mean.

(Contextual _|Highly dependent on context and shared knowledge, aoe OE this spedker or
listeners intent

[A person says, “Can you open the window?” — It’s al[The sentence “The cat is on the mat”
simply
request, not a question about ability. states a fact about the position of the cat.
Semantics would analyze “Can you open the window?” as a question about ability, while
pragmatics interprets it as|
a polite request based on social context. Thus, pragmatics involves meaning beyond the
literal level, incorporating
intention and situational use.

[Example

Q2. Define the three main types of speech acts (locutionary, ilocutionary, and
perlocutionary). Give one
example for each, (4*3=12 marks)

ENGS502 Assignment No. 1 Sample solution BY ##MUHAMMAD#¢ (MAS All Rounder)

ENG502 Assignment No. 1 Sample solution BY ¢#MUHAMMAD#¢ (MAS All Rounder)

Speech Act Definition Example

|The act of saying something with a specific structure and |["11’s cold in here. ” (literal
statement
jeaning (the actual utterance). labout temperature)

[The intended function of the utterance (such as ‘t's cold in here.” (implied request to

|requesting, commanding, warning, etc.) Iclose the window)

|,
|Locutionary

Illocutionary

[The effect the utterance has on the listener (how the [The listener hears “t’s cold in here”
listener reacts or responds). land shuts the window.

[Perlocutionary

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