Language and Meaning Quiz

What is the study of meaning within language in individual words as well as phrases called?

• Lexis

• Semantic

• Denotations

• Connotations

Which term refers to words that have different or opposite meanings?

• Synonyms

• Antonyms

• Collocation

• Euphemisms

What type of sentence is "I like English"?

• Compound sentence

• Complex sentence

• Simple sentence

• Minor sentence

What is a minor sentence?

• A sentence with two independent clauses

• A sentence with no subject or verb but still makes sense

• A sentence with one independent clause

• A sentence with a dependent clause

Which term describes words that are meant to go together, like "have a nice day"?

• Collocation

• Semantic field

• Lexical field

• Dysphhemism

Which type of noun refers to a specific person, place, or thing?

• Proper noun

• Common noun

• Concrete noun

• Abstract noun

What type of determiner specifies something particular, as in 'THE'?

• Definite article

• Indefinite article

• Numeral

• Quantifier

Which verb tense signifies that an event has already taken place?

• Past tense

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Imperative

What is the role of auxiliary verbs in a sentence?

• Help main verbs

• Show internal processes

• Identify things

• Convey attitudes

Which type of noun refers to things that are not in the physical realm?

• Abstract noun

• Concrete noun

• Common noun

• Proper noun