Linguistic terminology

What is meant by 'semantics'?

• suggested meaning

• actual meaning

• fake meaning

• possible meaning

What is meant by 'pragmatics'?

• implied meaning

• true meaning

• probable meaning

• definite meaning

An interrogative is another word for a

Which of the following is a modal verb?

• might

• should

• did

• had

An imperative is another word for ____________

A declarative is another word for __________

What is 'hyperbole'?

• a claim

• a statement

• sarcasm

• exaggeration

The act of blending words together so they sound like one word is known as...

• elision

• blending

• ellipsis

• omission

What is 'syntax'?

• The order of words

• Grammar

• Word classes

• Neologisms

Lexis is...

• sentence types

• sentence functions

• complex language

• vocabulary