Linguistics is usually defined as the science of language, or alternatively, as the scientific study of language.

Hearing the news, they are() joy and sorrow. A: alternatively B: alternately C: jointly D: mutually

The need for sleep varies from person to person. A: conservatively B: alternatively C: considerably D: influentially

Do you have an_______suggestion on transporting the goods? A: alter B: alternative C: alternatively D: alternatives

Community service is seen as the only credible __________ to imprisonment. A: alternative B: alternatively C: alternatives D: alternate

We could take the train or ______go by car. A: [A] alternatively B: [B] alternately C: [C] instead D: [D] oppositely

Which of the following words or phrases can introduce alternative arguments and rebutting alternative arguments? A: neither ... nor B: a different perspective on this . . . C: alternatively D: notwithstanding this

A bilingual speaker often uses two languages alternatively during a conversation with another bilingual speaker, a speech situation known as________. A: discourse role-switching B: activity role-switching C: social role-switching D: code-switching

Put an appropriate marker in the space in each sentence: You can attend a graduation ceremony and receive your degree certificate from the Chancellor of the University. _________________ you can graduate in absentiaand get the certificate sent by post. A: Hence B: Consequently C: Alternatively D: Therefore

• From the airport: If you are in a hurry, you can take a taxi. It will take you (1) _________________, and the fare is about (2) ________. Or you can take the airport bus. It runs (3) __________________and the fare is (4) ____. • From the railway station: If you want to take the bus, (5)__________________________ . Alternatively, a taxi is also fine (time:(6)___________________ ; fare: (7) )_______.• Arriving by bus: Near the school, there is No. (8)________bus. After getting off the bus,(9) ____________. Then you’ll find the school.