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Semantic Relationships

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is an antonym?

a)

Words that have similar semantic value.

b)

Words that have the opposite semantic value.

c)

Words that have the same semantic value.

d)

Words that provide extra detail and information.

2.

What is hyponymy?

a)

The hidden and implied meanings within language.

b)

The study of how sounds are created.

c)

The hierarchical structure that exists between lexical items.

d)

The study of symbols.

3.

What would a hyponym be for the hypernym of environment?

a)

rubbish

b)

pen

c)

computer mouse

d)

oak tree

4.

What is a synonym?

a)

Words that provide extra detail and information.

b)

Words with the same semantic value.

c)

Words with similar semantic value.

d)

Words with the opposite semantic value.

5.

If the form fine can be defined as ‘superior in quality’ and ‘a sum of money paid as a penalty’, it illustrates the example of

a)

synonymy

b)

homonymy

c)

polysemy

d)

none of the above

6.

If the form tattoo can be defined as ‘a permanent design on the skin’ and ‘a military exercise’, it illustrates the example of

a)

hyponymy

b)

meronymy

c)

polysemy

d)

none of the above

7.

If the form stand can be defined as ‘the place in which a person sits or stands in a law court when they are being asked questions’ and ‘a small shop or stall or an area where products can be shown’, it illustrates the example of

a)

hyponymy

b)

homonymy

c)

polysemy

d)

synonymy

8.

The semantic relation existing between the words couch and sofa is called

a)

homonymy

b)

meronymy

c)

synonymy

9.

The semantic relation existing among the words mammal, dog, cat, pig, cow is called

a)

homonymy

b)

meronymy

c)

synonymy

d)

hyponymy

10.

The semantic relation existing between the underlined words in the following sentences He took the lead (/led/) and He took the lead (/li:d/) illustrates the example of

a)

homonymy

b)

polysemy

c)

meronymy

d)

hyponymy

11.

Analyse the analogy awake: asleep → obtain: ….


Which word completes the second pair so as to reflect the same semantic relation existing in the first pair.

a)

get

b)

lose

c)

forget

d)

retain

12.

The pair of words vehicle and bus illustrates the semantic relation of

a)

meronymy

b)

cognitive synonymy

c)

hyponymy

13.

The pair of words tree and trunk illustrates the semantic relation of

a)

meronymy

b)

cognitive synonymy

c)

hyponymy

14.

Analyse the analogy rose: petal → car: ….


Which words (there are two correct answers) complete the second pair so as to reflect the same semantic relation existing in the first pair.

a)

bus

b)

vehicle

c)

engine

d)

wheel

15.

The word skin can be a meronym of an apple, and an apple a hyponym of fruit.

a)

True

b)

False