Semantic Study Questions: Answer Key 1
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Semantic Study Questions: Answer Key 1

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What semantic feature must a noun have to be used in the sentence 'The ___________ were discussing what to do'?

  • [+ animate]
  • [- human]
  • [- animate]
  • [+ human] (correct)

    • How would you explain the oddness of the sentence 'The television drank my water' using semantic features?

  • The noun television should have the feature [+human] to fit with the verb drink.
  • The verb drink requires a subject with the feature [+inanimate] and the noun television has the feature [-inanimate].
  • The noun television should have the feature [+animate] to fit with the verb drink.
  • The verb drink requires a subject with the feature [+animate] and the noun television has the feature [-animate]. (correct)

    • What phrase is used more often instead of 'thematic roles' in semantic analysis of noun phrases?

  • Pragmatic roles
  • Semantic roles (correct)
  • Syntactic roles
  • Discourse roles

    • What kind of opposites can be identified via the 'negative test'?

    <p>Non-gradable antonyms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the term 'prototype' used in semantics?

    <p>The prototype is the most common example within a category.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Semantic Features of Nouns

    • A noun must have the semantic feature of [+ animate] or [+ human] to be used in the sentence 'The ___________ were discussing what to do', as it implies the ability to discuss or have a conversation.

    Semantic Analysis of Sentences

    • The sentence 'The television drank my water' is semantically odd because 'television' lacks the semantic feature [+ animate] or [+ living], which is required for the action of drinking.

    Thematic Roles in Semantic Analysis

    • Instead of 'thematic roles', the phrase 'theta roles' is commonly used in semantic analysis of noun phrases to describe the roles played by entities in a sentence, such as agent, theme, or goal.

    Negative Test in Semantics

    • The 'negative test' is used to identify antonyms, which are a type of opposite, by verifying if the negation of one word implies the other.

    Prototype Theory in Semantics

    • In semantics, a 'prototype' refers to a central or typical instance of a category that represents the most characteristic features of that category, with other instances being more or less similar to the prototype.

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    Test your understanding of semantics with this answer key for study questions. Explore the semantic features of nouns and their usage in sentences.

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