Semantic Change Quiz

Fill in the blanks:Pejoration is the process by which a word develops a _______ meaning or ________ connotations over time.

• Negative

• Positive

• Opposite

• Neutral

Narrowing is the process by which the meaning of a word becomes more specific over time

• True

• False

Semantic change refers to a change in the meaning of a word over time.

• True

• False

The opposite of pejoration is amelioration. Amelioration is when a word gains a more positive meaning over time.

• True

• False

Pejoration is the process by which a word develops a negative meaning or negative connotations over time. It isn't a type of semantic change.

• True

• False

True or false?Pejoration is a type of semantic change.

• True

• False

If we were to say 'she's got an attitude' it would suggest the person is

• rude

• Sweet

• Cute

• ugly

Amelioration is the process by which a word develops a positive meaning over time

• True

• False

Broadening is the process by which the meaning of a word becomes more Specific over time.

• True

• False

It is important to remember that different terms are perceived as pejorative by different groups of people.

• True

• False