Enrichment Activity 2

My father’s operation was done successfully and is under recovery.

• TECHNICAL

• OPERATIONAL

Answer explanation

Operation refers to a medical procedure, which is a specialized term used in the medical field.

Students usually surfs the websites for answers of their modules.

• TECHNICAL

• OPERATIONAL

Answer explanation

Surfs is used in the general sense of casually browsing the internet. Since it's everyday usage and not specialized, it is operational.

The soldier’s watch was over a minute ago when his reliever came.

• TECHNICAL

• OPERATIONAL

Answer explanation

Watch refers to a soldier's period of guard duty, which is a specific military term.

My friend’s promise was broken.

• TECHNICAL

• OPERATIONAL

Answer explanation

Broken is used metaphorically to describe a failed promise.

The fruit from the Chico tree were eaten by the birds.

• TECHNICAL

• OPERATIONAL

Answer explanation

Fruit refers to the literal edible product of a tree, used in a general, everyday sense rather than a specialized context.

My vase was broken by my cat.

• TECHNICAL

• OPERATIONAL

Answer explanation

Broken refers to physical damage to an object (the vase), which is common and everyday language.

The soldier’s watch was broken.

• TECHNICAL

• OPERATIONAL

Answer explanation

Watch in this sentence refers to a timepiece (a wristwatch), which is common, everyday usage and therefore operational.

The fruits of her hardships were greatly rewarded.

• TECHNICAL

• OPERATIONAL

Answer explanation

Fruits is used metaphorically to represent the results or rewards of effort. Metaphorical or everyday language usage is considered operational.

Conglomerate boards of SM had decided to relieved the CEO from his position starting tomorrow.

• TECHNICAL

• OPERATIONAL

Answer explanation

Boards refers to governing bodies or groups of decision-makers in a corporate setting.

The bank closes at 3pm daily.

• TECHNICAL

• OPERATIONAL

Answer explanation

This general use is considered operational rather than specialized.