MCs (exam) Flashcards
Choose the way the word below was formed:
brunch
blending
The word below has a … affix
appeal
dead
The suffx -ward is used to form …
adverb
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NATO
acronymy
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interconnected
affixation
-sion/-tion/-ation are the allomorphs. (+/-)
+
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snowball
compounding
Brexit is an example of clipping.
-
The word below is …
kind-hearted
derivational compound
The word below is…
motherland
a compound proper
The word below has a … affix.
depth
non-productive
The word below is NOT assimilated… (how)
borscht
semantically
Complete the denition (write one word):
… is the study of the history of words and their origins.
Etymology
Choose the way the word below was formed:
fridge
mixed clipping
Dene the way the word below was formed (write one word):
PhD is a(n) …
abbreviation
The word below is a borrowing:
chalk
Latin
The prefix in the following word has the meaning of…
ex-husband
time
The word below is NOT assimilated
pâté
graphically
Complete the denition (write one word):
… is the part of the word that remains unchanged throughout its paradigm.
stem
The word below is a borrowing:
street
Latin
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demo
apocope
The word below is a borrowing:
war
French
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mam
syncope
The word below is NOT assimilated …
crèche
graphically
The prefx in the following word has the meaning of …
multicoloured
number
The word below is …
sunflower
compound proper
Choose the way the word below was formed:
To face
conversion
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To beg
back-formation
The sux -ify is used to form
verbs
The sux -ism is used to form
nouns
The suffx -ish is used to form
adjectives
The word below is NOT assimilated
décor
graphically
Champagne is an eponym. (+/-)
+
The suffix in the word below is
payee
borrowed
The word below is a … borrowing.
skirt
Scandinavian
The word below is …
falsehood
derived
The word below is …
honey
simple
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speedometer
compounding
The word below is a … borrowing.
to take
Scandinavian
The suffix in the word below is …
bottomless
native
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CEO
abbreviation
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atlas
eponymy
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exam
apocope
The word below has a … prefix.
retrospective
productive
The word below is
afloat
derived
The suffix in the word below is
worker
native
Complete the definition (write one word):
… is the formation of new words with the help of derivational affixes.
affixation
The word below is a … borrowing:
sky
Scandinavian
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begonia
eponia
The word below is a … borrowing:
they
Scandinavian
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cycle
aphaeresis
The prefix in the following word has the meaning of …
miniseries
size
Brexit is an example of clipping. (+/-)
-
The word below is NOT assimilated…
criterion
grammatically
The word below is NOT assimilated…
pysanka
semantically
The suffix in the word below is
cheerful
native
The prefix in the following word has the meaning of…
anonymous
negation
Choose the way the word below was formed
demo
apocope
-sion/-tion/-ation are the allomorphs (+/-)
+
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atlas
eponymy
Choose the way the word below was formed:
To yap
onomatopoeia
The word below is NOT assimilated
personnel
phonetically
What type of semantic relations does this pair of words illustrate? (type in only ONE word)
wheel - car
meronymy
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
the teeth of a saw
metaphor
Choose a synonymic dominant in the following set of synonyms:
choose, select, opt, elect, pick
choose
Piece and peace are homonyms proper (+/-)
-
Affect and effect are paronyms. (+/-)
+
Dad was the ANCHOR of the family.
The word in bold has… (meaning)
secondary
Defi ne the type of meaning of the word in bold:
I was still HIGH from the applause.
figurative
The type of semantic relations based on inclusion is called meronymy. (+/-)
-
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
Have you ever read SHAKESPEARE?
Metonymy
Defi ne the type of semantic change:
She is a fat cow (instead of
overweight).
dysphemism
Defi ne the type of relations between the pair of words:
collision - collusion
paronyms
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
the kettle is boiling
Metonymy
Choose a synonymic dominant in the following set of synonyms:
face, visage, countenance
face
Defi ne the type of antonyms:
give-receive
conversives
What is vehicle in the following group of words? (type in only ONE word)
Vehicle: car, bus, taxi, tram.
hyperonym
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
The vet is going to put my dog to sleep tomorrow (instead of to kill)
euphemism
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
I’ve invited millions of people to my party.
hyperbole
The following words are …
crocodile, snake, turtle, lizard
hyponyms
What type of relations are the relationships between lexemes in a sequence?
syntagmatic
Him and hymn are homophones. (+-)
+
The synonymic dominant consists only of a connotative component and has no denotation. (+-)
-
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
the leg of the table
metaphor
Define the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
She’s not ugly (instead of pretty)
litotes
Define the type of semantic change
Mary is a senior citizen
(instead of an old person).
euphemism
Terms have only denotative meaning. (+-)
+
Appear-disappear are absolute (root) antonyms. (+-)
-
Choose the way the word below was formed:
flu
mixed clipping
The word below is a … borrowing.
flower
French
Identify the type of semantic relations in the following idiom:
bits and pieces
synonymy
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
He explained (what had happened) whilst the stranger made shocked comments.
exocentric
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
McDeere (unbuttoned his coat) and crossed his legs.
subordinative
The following proverb serves as an example of alliteration:
Better bend than break. (+/-)
+
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
A (well-dressed but unattractive) receptionist smiled warmly and said her name was Sylvia and if he needed anything while he was in Memphis just
let her know.
coordinative
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
She left the office in a thoughtful mood.
endocentric
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
Jenkins quit yawning and (looked around the bus terminal)
subordinative
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
Nokes managed (a tiny professional smile)
endocentric
The phraseological unit to feed the fishes
(that has two meanings: 1) to drown and 2) to be seasick) is an example of …
polysemy
Identify the type o semantic relations between the following idioms:
talk nineteen to the dozen - to keep mum
antonymy
Identify the type of phraseological units
tooth and nail
adverbial
Identify the type of the free word group in bold
(The sky lightened) as the dark, low clouds left the tiny island and headed northeast, toward Cuba.
predicative
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
(Neither the raises nor the bonuses) are guaranteed.
coordinative
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
It wasn’t the sort of thing you could explain… (Nobody over fifty) understood anything at all.
Pronominal
The following proverb serves as an example of parallel structure:
Don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched. (+/-)
-
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
She was a striking blonde with high cheekbones and a firm jaw that was almost (unfeminine, yet strong) and attractive.
coordinative
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
The newcomer was (a man of about thirty-five).
nominal
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
“How long would I be in jail?” “Assuming, of course, you’re sent there, probably until you decide (to comply with the judge’s orders).”
endocentric
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
(Bitter wind gusts) from the north scattered leaves in all directions.
nominal
Identify figures of speech in the following phraseological units:
in the flesh and blood
metonymy
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
Mary is a senior citizen (instead of an old person).
euphemism
What type of semantic relations does this pair of words illustrate? (type in only ONE word)
wheel - car
meronymy
Dad was (the anchor) of the family
The word in bold has…
secondary meaning
Defi ne the type of relations between the pair of words:
collision - collusion
paronyms
The following words are …
crocodile, snake, turtle, lizard
hyponyms
Define the type of the change of meaning:
wife → OE ‘woman’ → ‘woman of humble rank or low employment’ → ‘married woman, spouse’
narrowing
Define the type of the change of meaning:
silly ‘foolish, stupid’ < ME sely ‘happy, innocent’
pejoration
Define the type of the change of meaning:
knight ‘boy’ → ‘nobleman’
amelioration
Define the type of the change of meaning:
cupboard → 1) table upon which cups or vessels were placed, a piece of furniture to display plates → closet or cabin
with shelves for the keeping cups and dishes → AE: small storage cabinet
extension
The type of semantic relations based on inclusion is called meronymy. (+/-)
-
Defi ne the type of meaning of the word in bold:
I was still (high) from the applause.
figurative
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
Have you ever read Shakespeare?
metonymy
Choose a synonymic dominant in the following set of synonyms:
face, visage, countenance
face
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
I’ve invited millions of people to my party.
hyperbole
Define the types of synonyms:
tasteless — dull
contextual
Define the types of synonyms:
to like — to admire — to love — to adore
ideographic
Piece and peace are homonyms proper. (+/-)
-
Define the types of synonyms:
to die — to kick the bucket — perish
stylistic
Define the types of antonyms:
asleep-awake
non-gradable
What type of relations are the relationships between lexemes in a sequence?
syntagmatic
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
the teeth of a saw
metaphor
Define the types of antonyms:
beautiful-ugly
gradable
Define the type of antonyms
husband-wife
conversive
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
The vet is going to put my dog to sleep tomorrow (instead of to kill)
euphemism
Him and hymn are homophones. (+/-)
+
Defi ne the type of antonyms:
give-receive
conversives
The synonymic dominant consists only of a connotative component and has no denotation. (+/-)
-
What is vehicle in the following group of words? (type in only ONE word)
Vehicle: car, bus, taxi, tram.
hyperonym
Choose a synonymic dominant in the following set of synonyms:
choose, select, opt, elect, pick
choose
Appear-disappear
are absolute (root) antonyms. (+/-)
-
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
the kettle is boiling
metonymy
Define the type of relations between the pairs of words:
to write v. – right adj.
homophones
Defi ne the type of semantic change:
She is a fat cow (instead of overweight).
disphemism
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
She’s not ugly (instead of pretty)
litotes
Affect and effect are paronyms (+/-)
+
Terms have only denotative meaning. (+/-)
+
Define the type of relations between the pairs of words:
bear n. – to bear v.
homonyms proper
Define the type of relations between the pairs of words:
to bow v. (to bend at the waist) – bow, n. (a weapon that shoots arrows)
homographs
Define the type of relations between the pairs of words:
to bow v. (to bend at the waist) – bow, n. (a weapon that shoots arrows)
homographs
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
the leg of the table
metaphor
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
He stepped inside and quickly (surveyed the spacious room).
endocentric
Identify the type of the free word group in bold
(She left) the office in a thoughtful mood.
exocentric
Identify the type of semantic relations between the following idioms:
before the ink is dry – in a twinkle of an eye - before one can say Jack Robinson
synonymy
Identify the type of semantic relations
in the following idiom:
move heaven and earth
antonymy
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
Mark watched an (ant crawl) across the table and disappear under a notepad.
exocentric
Identify the type of phraseological units
under the rose
adverbial
Identify the fi gure of speech in the following phraseological unit:
to sit on the fence
metaphor
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
They had driven by only minutes earlier, and noticed a small gas (light burning) in a globe near the front door…
predicative
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
Lady Frances Derwent (shook her head) thoughtfully.
verbal
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
The reaction was delayed by (a second or two), but she finally said, “BMW? Whose BMW?”
coordinative
Identify the elliptical proverb:
Виберіть одну відповідь:
a.Every cloud has a silver lining.
b.The early bird catches the worm.
c.Once bitten, twice shy.
c.
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
He took only (sensational cases with lots of headlines and cameras).
nominal
Identify the type of lexical feature
in the following idiom:
face to face
repetition
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
The partners were (busier, but just as nice).
coordinative
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
She heard (him unlock) the kitchen door, and moments later the sliding door to the patio opened.
exocentric
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
Was it possible that, after all, Mr Bassington-ffrench was the (completely innocent) person he seemed?
adjectival
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
She was of medium build with very short, very gray hair (that fell) in bangs almost to the top of her perfectly round, black-framed glasses.
exocentric
Identify the elliptical proverb:
Виберіть одну відповідь:
a.First come, fi rst served.
b.All that glitters is not gold.
c.Actions speak louder than words.
a.
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
Lamar Quin was (thirty-two and not yet a partner).
coordinative
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
They (looked at each other) sympathetically.
subordinative
Identify figures of speech in the following phraseological units:
earn one’s bread
metonymy
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
No (law student or lawyer) in his right mind enjoyed research, yet, without fail, every prospective associate
coordinative
Identify the type of the free word group in bold
He (stepped inside) and quickly surveyed the spacious room.
verbal
Provide the American English word for its British English counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE underground – AmE …
subway
You enjoyed yourself last night, didn’t you?” - “Not half!”
The expression in bold belongs to ____________.
British Eng
Complete the defi nition:
______________ records the complete vocabulary of some author or a literary work.
concordance
The company had been growing
(like gangbusters), with sales increasing 150% from May to August.
The expression in bold belongs to ____________.
American Eng
Provide the American English word for its British English counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE lorry – AmE …
truck
You could have gotten hurt!
The sentence follows the … standard
American
Complete the sentence:
Collins Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms
is a ________________.
thesaurus
Identify the variant of English of the following word:
Timmies
Canadian
Complete the defi nition:
_____________ contains systematized lists of synonyms or related words.
thesaurus
She’s still waiting for Mr. Right to come along.
The sentence follows the … standard
American
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE encrust – AmE …
incrust
Identify the variant of English of the following word:
loonie
Canadian
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE licence – AmE …
license
Identify the variant of English of the following words:
bogan
Canuck
kia ora
Australian
Canadian
New Zealand
Provide the American English word for its British English counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE pavement – AmE …
sidewalk
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE tyre – AmE …
tire
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE marvellous – AmE …
marvelous
Complete the sentence:
________________ reflects the development of the English vocabulary by recording the history of form and meaning for every word registered.
diachronic dictionary
It all cost twenty eight hundred dollars
The sentence follows … standard
American
I work Monday through Friday.
The sentence follows the … standard
American
He (took the Fifth) when his wife asked him where he’d spent the night.
The expression in bold belongs to ____________.
American
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE specialise – AmE …
specialize
I have got a book.
The sentence follows the … standard
British
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE encyclopaedia – AmE …
encyclopedia
I just arrived.
The sentence follows the … standard
American
Everyone suspected they were
(on the fiddle).
The expression in bold belongs to ____________.
British Eng
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE flavour – AmE …
flavor
Identify the variant of English of the following word:
whare
New Zealand
Complete the sentence:
_____________ is considered to be the father of American lexicography.
Noah Webster
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
She left the office in (a thoughtful mood)
endocentric
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
His relationship with Frankie was (a peculiar one)
pronominal
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
The Vicar felt sorry for his son - he looked abashed - but he also felt (ashamed of him).
statial
Identify the type of the
free word group in bold
They had driven by only minutes earlier, and noticed a small gas (light burning) in a
globe near the front door…
predicative
