Chapter 7: Changes in Word Meaning

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What is the primary cause of word meaning change?

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Cultural and societal shifts

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Which of the following best defines semantic change?

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The process by which words gain or lose meanings over time

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The word “closet” originally meant:

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A private room

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The fact that “table” in Shakespeare’s time meant “tablet” is an example of:

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Restriction of meaning

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Why do word meanings change over time?

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Due to cultural and technological advancements

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The word “ship” has changed in meaning because:

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It now includes spacecraft.

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The word "car" originally referred to:

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A two-wheeled chariot

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The meaning of the word “lamp” has changed because:

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It originally referred to a torch

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Which is not a reason for the change of word meanings? Historical and social changes, Psychological influence, Scientific discovery, Permanent word stability

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Permanent word stability

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The word "king" originally referred to:

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Any ruler