Semantics Level Four/ Second Quiz Tuesday At 4:00
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Words ambiguity are two types: hyponymy and polysemy?
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True
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False
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This quiz titled 'Semantics level four\/ Second Quiz Tuesday at 4:00' addresses complex topics in semantics, including types of ambiguity, relations of homophony, antonyms, and binary predicates.
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A word or sentence is ambiguous if it has only one sense?
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
The statement is false because a word or sentence is considered ambiguous when it has more than one sense or meaning. Ambiguity occurs when a word or sentence can be interpreted in multiple ways, leading to confusion or misunderstanding. Therefore, the correct answer is false, as ambiguity is characterized by having multiple senses or meanings.Rate this question:
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Sea/ See is a relation of homophony?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Sea and see are examples of homophones, which are words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings. In this case, "sea" refers to a large body of saltwater, while "see" means to perceive with the eyes or to understand. Since they sound identical but have different meanings, sea and see can be considered a relation of homophony. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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[ ] two predicates are gradable antonyms if they are at the opposite ends of a continuous scale.
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Gradable antonyms .Explanation
Two predicates are gradable antonyms if they are at the opposite ends of a continuous scale. This means that they represent opposite extremes on a spectrum or continuum. For example, "hot" and "cold" are gradable antonyms because they represent opposite ends of the temperature scale. Similarly, "big" and "small" are gradable antonyms because they represent opposite ends of the size scale. Gradable antonyms allow for degrees of comparison and can be modified by adverbs like "very" or "somewhat".Rate this question:
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[. ] are predicates which come in pairs and between them exhaust all the relevant possibilities.
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Binary antonymy.Explanation
The given answer, "Binary antonymy," refers to a type of antonymy where two predicates are used in pairs to represent opposite or contrasting concepts. These pairs of predicates cover all the relevant possibilities within a given context. In this case, the blank space in the question suggests that there are two predicates that form a binary antonym pair, and together they encompass all the relevant possibilities.Rate this question:
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The type of antonyms between learner / teacher is [. ].
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Converse AntonymsExplanation
Converse antonyms are pairs of words that have opposite meanings and also reverse roles in a sentence. In the case of "learner" and "teacher," they are converse antonyms because a learner is someone who is acquiring knowledge or skills from a teacher, while a teacher is someone who imparts knowledge or skills to a learner. They have opposite roles and their meanings are complementary in the context of education.Rate this question:
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Sara loves junk food. Sara hates junk food. Is a relation of [ ].
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ContradictoryExplanation
The relation between Sara loving junk food and Sara hating junk food is contradictory because the two statements directly oppose each other. It is not possible for Sara to both love and hate junk food at the same time.Rate this question:
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Father/ Son is a relation of [ ].
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Converse AntonymyExplanation
The given correct answer for this question is "Converse Antonymy". This means that the relationship between Father and Son is an example of converse antonymy. Converse antonymy refers to a relationship where one word or concept is the opposite of another, and the two words or concepts are related to each other in terms of their opposite meanings. In this case, Father and Son are opposite in terms of their roles and positions in a family, but they are still related to each other as family members.Rate this question:
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Easy/ Difficult is a gradable antonymy?
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True
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False
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A. TrueExplanation
Gradable antonymy refers to pairs of words that have opposite meanings and can be compared on a scale. In this case, "Easy" and "Difficult" are gradable antonyms because they represent opposite ends of a scale of difficulty. They can be compared and ranked based on the level of ease or difficulty they represent. Therefore, the correct answer is True.Rate this question:
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This phrase is difficult to understand. You need to phrase it in another way. are polysemy ?
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Polysemy refers to the phenomenon where a single word or phrase has multiple meanings. In this case, the phrase "This phrase is difficult to understand. You need to phrase it in another way" is indeed an example of polysemy. The phrase can be interpreted in different ways, making it difficult to comprehend without further clarification or rephrasing. Therefore, the correct answer is true.Rate this question:
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