UNIT 1- UNIT 2- UNIT 3 (english Lexicology)

Q. The area of lexicology specializing in the sematic studies of the word is called ______.

• semantics

• analysis

• linguistics

Q. ______ is the branch of lexicology specializing on word- groups which are characterized by stability of structure and transferred meaning, e.g. to take the bull by the horns,to see red,birds of a feather,etc

• Phraseology

• lexicology

• vocabulary

Q. Are all English words really English?

• yes

• no

English belongs to the European family of languages.

• True

• False

Q. Educational terms :

• power,state,government,..

• war,battle,army,.

• pupil,pen,library,..

• court,crime,prison,...

Q. red, new,glad,....are:

• plants

• numerous adjectives

• times of day

• heavenly

Q. Semantic adaptation means adjustment to the system of meanings of the _________

• phraseology

• vocabulary

• lexicology