Lexicology

What is Polysemy?

• An important branch of linguistics which covers the theory and practice of compiling dictionaries.

• The idea was progressive as it helped the unification of separate states into one federation.

• Each of two or more words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

• A single word having multiple related meanings, depending on context

What is the principal distinction between General Lexicology and Special Lexicology?

• General Lexicology studies diachronic approaches, while Special Lexicology studies synchronic approaches.

• General Lexicology studies word origins, while Special Lexicology studies word usage.

• General Lexicology studies language universals, while Special Lexicology studies specific languages.

• General Lexicology studies specific languages, while Special Lexicology studies universal linguistic phenomena.

What are homophones?

• Words identical in meaning but different in pronunciation and spelling

• Words identical in spelling but different in pronunciation and meaning

• Words identical in pronunciation but different in spelling and meaning

• Words identical in form, meaning, and pronunciation

Which dictionary is known for its emphasis on historical development and usage of words?

• Macmillan English Dictionary

• Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

• Cambridge Dictionaries Online

• The Oxford English Dictionary

Semantics means:

• When we take concepts at face value

• Both the linguistic field of study about the meanings of words, as well as our differentiations between words and sentences based on context.

• Only the linguistic field of study about the meanings of words

• Only our differentiations between words and sentences based on context.

What is the difference between synonymy and polysemy?

• Synonymy refers to words with similar meanings, while polysemy refers to words with multiple meanings.

• Synonymy refers to words with multiple meanings, while polysemy refers to words with similar meanings.

• Synonymy refers to words with opposite meanings, while polysemy refers to words with similar meanings.

• Synonymy refers to words with similar pronunciations, while polysemy refers to words with multiple pronunciations.

Which linguistic theory focuses on the relationship between words and their meanings?

• Phonetics

• Syntax

• Semantics

• Pragmatics

What is the study of the history of words and their meanings called?

• Etymology

• Morphology

• Syntax

• Phonology

What is the difference between diachronic and synchronic approaches in lexicology?

• Diachronic approaches focus on word origins over time, while synchronic approaches focus on the current usage of words.

• Diachronic approaches study specific languages, while synchronic approaches study language universals.

• Diachronic approaches study language universals, while synchronic approaches study specific languages.

• Diachronic approaches study word usage, while synchronic approaches study word origins.

Which linguistic theory deals with the study of language in context?

• Phonetics

• Syntax

• Semantics

• Pragmatics