
C5: Semantics
Quiz by Ha Bui
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Choose the best definition for “connotational meaning”Select one:a.the conceptual meaning of a wordb.the meaning which indicates grammatical relationships or functionsc.the literal meaning of a word which shows what things or concepts are.d.The meaning that indirectly denotes something by comparing or associating with other things; (contexts are needed)e.the meaning that directly denotes something without comparing or associating with other things (no context is needed)f.the additional meaning of the word, or its implications.
Choose the best definition for “denotational meaning”Select one:a.the meaning that directly denotes something without comparing or associating with other things (no context is needed)b.the additional meaning of the word, or its implications.c.the literal meaning of a word which shows what things or concepts are.d.the meaning which indicates grammatical relationships or functionse.The meaning that indirectly denotes something by comparing or associating with other things; (contexts are needed)f.the conceptual meaning of a word
Choose the best definition for “direct meaning”Select one:a.the meaning which indicates grammatical relationships or functionsb.the additional meaning of the word, or its implications.c.The meaning that indirectly denotes something by comparing or associating with other things; (contexts are needed)d.the meaning that directly denotes something without comparing or associating with other things (no context is needed)e.the literal meaning of a word which shows what things or concepts are.f.the conceptual meaning of a word
Choose the best definition for “grammatical meaning”Select one:a.The meaning that indirectly denotes something by comparing or associating with other things; (contexts are needed)b.the additional meaning of the word, or its implications.c.the literal meaning of a word which shows what things or concepts are.d.the meaning which indicates grammatical relationships or functionse.the meaning that directly denotes something without comparing or associating with other things (no context is needed)f.the conceptual meaning of a word
Choose the best definition for “indirect meaning”Select one:a.the meaning that directly denotes something without comparing or associating with other things (no context is needed)b.the literal meaning of a word which shows what things or concepts are.c.the conceptual meaning of a wordd.The meaning that indirectly denotes something by comparing or associating with other things; (contexts are needed)e.the meaning which indicates grammatical relationships or functionsf.the additional meaning of the word, or its implications.
Choose the best definition for “lexical meaning”Select one:a.The meaning that indirectly denotes something by comparing or associating with other things; (contexts are needed)b.the additional meaning of the word, or its implications.c.the meaning that directly denotes something without comparing or associating with other things (no context is needed)d.the literal meaning of a word which shows what things or concepts are.e.the conceptual meaning of a wordf.the meaning which indicates grammatical relationships or functions
In “He turned the door handle and opened the door”, is the word “handle” used in its direct or indirect meaning?Select one:a.direct meaningb.indirect meaning
In “He’s a hard man”, is the word “hard” used in its direct or indirect meaning?Select one:a.direct meaningb.indirect meaning
What can you say about the connotation meaning of the word “curious”?Select one:a.a neutral wordb.a negative wordc.a positive word
What can you say about the connotation meaning of the word “diligent” in “The teacher was impressed by Roland's diligent behavior.”Select one:a.a neutral wordb.a negative wordc.a positive word