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1
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What is the definition of lexis?

A

Lexis refers to the vocabulary or words used in a language.

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True or False: Lexis includes both individual words and phrases.

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True

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What is the difference between lexis and grammar?

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Lexis refers to vocabulary or words, while grammar refers to the structure and rules of a language.

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Fill in the blank: Lexis refers to the _____ used in a language.

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vocabulary

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What are collocations in lexis?

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Collocations are words that tend to occur together frequently.

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What is the term for words that have similar meanings in lexis?

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Synonyms

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What is the term for words that have opposite meanings in lexis?

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Antonyms

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What is the term for words that are related in meaning in lexis?

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Hyponyms

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What are homophones in lexis?

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Words that sound the same but have different meanings.

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What are homonyms in lexis?

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Words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.

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True or False: Lexis is static and does not change over time.

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False

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What is the term for the process of creating new words in lexis?

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Word formation

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What is the term for the study of the history and origin of words in lexis?

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Etymology

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What is the term for words borrowed from other languages in lexis?

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Loanwords

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What is the term for words that are no longer in common use in lexis?

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Archaic words

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What is the term for words that have fallen out of use in lexis?

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Obsolete words

17
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What is linguistic fingerprint?

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Shapes the way that we speak and contributes to our identity - also part of grammar and phonology

18
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What are Fillers?

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Words like um and er which we use in spontaneous speech when thinking about what to say

19
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What is taboo / expletives?

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Swear words

20
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What is regional variation?

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The umbrella term which incorporates dialect and accent

21
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What is dialect?

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The words and vocabulary choices we use

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What is colloquial / colloquialisms?

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Informal words or phrases that we often use in comfortable environments

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What are neologisms?

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Creating new words in the language - e.g Brexit or flabbergasted

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What is sociolect?

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How social groups influence our idiolect, e.g family, friends, football teams

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What is jargon?

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Using specific terms that only a social group will understand e.g an orchestra may use music jargon like adante or allegro

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