Midterm Exam Structure of English Part 1

It is the area of linguistics that analyzes the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences. What is it?

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It deals with the concepts that we add to the original word. What is it?

(a)  

It can be defined as one form (written or spoken) having multiple meanings that are related by extension. What is it?

(a)  

It is defined as a form of grammar in which the structure of sentences is analyzed in terms of the semantic roles of nouns in relation to predicates.

(a)  

He is one of the well-venerated proponents of Case Grammar. Who is he?

(a)  

6. Match the word with its corresponding meaning.

The word: dust

• to remove something

• to spread something

• all of the choices

• none of the choices

Which among the choices is NOT a gradable pair of antonym?

• big/small

• hot/cold

• fast/slow

• give/receive

Which of the following word is not an example of a homonym?

• flour/flower

• aloud/allowed

• bee/be

• choir/chore

Which among the words does NOT have a female semantic feature?

• maiden

• buck

• vixen

• hen

Which among the words does NOT have the semantic feature “human”?

• doctor

• bachelor

• dean

• deer