10 Questions
Semantics prescribes what meanings words shall have and how they may be used.
False
If basic semantic facts don't apply to a dialect, it means that the dialect is wrong.
False
Semantics is solely focused on studying differences between languages.
False
Linguistic theory includes the study of syntax and semantics but excludes phonetics.
False
It is a characteristic of Linguistics to focus on differences between languages.
False
Modern semanticists study areas of meaning that were unknown to Aristotle.
True
Modern theories of meaning are considered superior to Aristotle's theories.
True
Semantics can be compared directly to a physical science like geography.
False
Semanticists face no disadvantages compared to students of other subjects.
False
Semantics is not concerned with setting up a theory of meaning.
False
Test your knowledge on semantics in linguistic theory, focusing on meanings of words and theories of meaning. Explore the basics of semantics and its role within the broader field of linguistic theory.
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