Quiz #3 – Semantics and Pragmatics (LING 405)

This quiz covers materials from chapter 6. It must be submitted by 11:59pm on Wednesday, 3 November.

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1. Definitions with hyperonyms(Required)

Give hyperonym + modifier definitions for the following words: "mammal," "mouse," "ravioli," "turkey sandwich." Clearly identify what the hyperonym is, and what the modifiers are. Try to give definitions that will exclude all other hyponyms of the same hyperonym (e.g. if you were to define "mansion" with the hyperonym "house," you'd give a definition that would exclude other types of houses, like "cottages" and "hovels.")

2. Hyponyms & hyperonyms(Required)

As discussed in class, a simple positive statement involving a hyponym entails the same statement with the hyperonym. Demonstrate this, using the hyponyms and hyperonyms you identified in question 1.

3. Which of the following are hyperonym + modifer definitions?(Required)

Check all that apply.

Mackintosh: a variety of apple with bright red skin and a tart taste

Deep South: South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Sometimes, the states of Texas and Florida are included as well.

Eagle: a large bird of prey with a massive hooked bill and long broad wings, known for its keen sight and powerful soaring flight.

Delicious: pleasant, delightful, particularly tasty

4. Extensional definitions(Required)

What distinguishes an extensional definition from other types of definitions?

An extensional definition is only applicable to geographic terminology

Extensional definitions are only used in English-language dictionaries

An extensional definition involves a word's denotation, rather than its sense

An extensional denotation is substantially more detailed than other sorts of definitions

5. Synonym/antonym definitions(Required)

Define the following words in terms of synonyms or antonyms: "dark," "wild," "raw," "cold." Specify whether your definition is made using synonyms or antonyms.

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