Key Features of Comparative Typology
Comparative Typology usually compares how many languages at a time?
Two
Which type of typology looks for similarities and differences across multiple languages?
Comparative Typology
Which typological category tells us when an action takes place (past, present, or future)?
Tense
In Uzbek, the plural of “kitob” (book) is “kitoblar.” Which suffix shows plurality?
-lar
Unlike other types of typology, Comparative Typology compares languages from any part of the world. Which key feature allows this?
Areal Non-Limitation
If we are only looking at sentence structures in several languages, are we using Comparative Typology or Structural Typology?
Structural Typology
In English, the sentence “The book was written” is an example of which typological category?
Voice
Which typological category is shown in the difference between “I will go” (future) and “I went” (past)?
Tense
This feature allows linguists to compare different levels of language, like words, grammar, and sounds, at the same time.
Cross-Level Approach
Comparative Typology finds differences and similarities between languages. What does Structural Typology focus on?
Identifying patterns or correspondences
This typological category deals with actions that people do to themselves, like “She washed herself.”
Reflexive Voice
The English phrase “She dressed herself” show an action done to oneself. What typological category is this?
Reflexive Voice
Which key feature of Comparative Typology limits the number of languages being compared?
Maximum Quantitative Limitation
Name one key approach that Comparative Typology uses, but Structural Typology does not.
Cross-Level Approach
What are the two main parts of every typological category?
Typological Meaning and Typological Form
In English, we use be + past participle to form the passive voice (like “The house was built”). What suffix does Uzbek use to form the passive voice?
-ил