Semantics Quiz

What is the branch of linguistics concerned with meaning?

• Syntax

• Semantics

• Pragmatics

• Morphology

Which type of meaning covers the basic, essential components of meaning conveyed by the literal use of a word?

• Cognitive Meaning

• Denotative Meaning

• Associative Meaning

• Conceptual Meaning

What is the additional meaning a word carries based on personal or cultural associations known as?

• Connotative Meaning

• Objective Meaning

• Literal Meaning

• Stable Meaning

Which of the following is an example of a conceptual meaning?

• Rose representing love and beauty

• Freedom symbolizing independence

• Snake referring to a legless reptile

• Home evoking feelings of warmth and safety

What are semantic features?

• The smallest units of meaning that combine to form the meaning of a word

• The emotional associations of a word

• The grammatical structure of a sentence

• The cultural background of a speaker

Which of the following is an example of a common semantic feature?

• [+abstract]

• [+metallic]

• [+human]

• [+liquid]

What is the entity that performs or initiates the action described by the verb known as?

• Instrument

• Theme

• Experiencer

• Agent

Which of the following is an example of a hyponym?

• Bird

• Insect

• Animal

• Dog

Which of the following is an example of a homophone?

• Hot - Cold

• To - Too - Two

• Bear - Bare

• Happy - Joyful

What term is used when one form has multiple meanings that are all related by extension?

• Homonymy

• Polysemy

• Hyponymy

• Metonymy