
Polysemic words

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miguel jaimes
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1.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A polysemic word is a type of symbol, word, sentence, or phrase that contains, or is associated with multiple ________
Answer explanation
They are words, symbols, or phrases that contain or are associated with multiple meanings depending on their context. Those with different, but related, senses are called polysemes
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Guess the other meaning of the following words: Bank
A place to sell information
The edge of a river or lake
An institution for the sick and elderly
A place where you buy groceries
Answer explanation
The word 'bank' has multiple meanings. In this context, the correct answer refers to 'the edge of a river or lake,' which is a common geographical term, distinguishing it from financial institutions or other unrelated definitions.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Guess the other meaning of the following words: Bark
A type of metal
A command to stop
A type of tree covering
The sound a cat makes
Answer explanation
The word 'bark' can refer to the outer covering of a tree, which protects it. This is the correct meaning in the context of the question, distinguishing it from the other options.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Guess the other meaning of the following words: Spring
A sudden jump or leap
A source of light
A leaf
A season of the year
Answer explanation
The word 'Spring' has multiple meanings. In this context, the correct answer is 'A season of the year,' as it refers to the time of year characterized by warmer weather and blooming plants, distinct from other meanings like a small metal part that has different uses.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Guess the other meaning of the following words: Match
A type of window
A person that teaches something
A game or a contest
A cooking utensil
Answer explanation
The word 'match' can refer to a small stick that can start a fire, But it is also used to refer to a 'competition'
6.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Please choose the words that can have more than 1 meaning in the context of the sentence:
Let's take a (a) and eat some (b) food, please don't (c) anything this time, we are (d) on money
small
heavy
Answer explanation
The correct choices in this context are 'light' for the type of food, indicating something not heavy, and to express that someone is short on money. 'Break' is for the action of taking a break and of not damaging an item.
7.
MATCH QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
Which images related to the same word?
T. Current
P. Frame
B. Frame
E. Current
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