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Which of the following is NOT a type of phrase?

  • Noun phrase
  • Adverb phrase (correct)
  • Adjective phrase
  • Verb phrase

What is the difference between referential and associative meaning?

  • Referential meaning is the meaning derived from the context, while associative meaning is the meaning conveyed by the use of the word.
  • Referential meaning is the meaning conveyed by the use of the word, while associative meaning is the meaning that is derived from the context. (correct)
  • Referential meaning is the meaning of a word that is used to describe a person, place, thing, or idea.
  • Referential meaning and associative meaning are the same.

What is the difference between homophones and homonyms?

  • Homophones are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.
  • Homophones and homonyms are the same thing.
  • Homophones are words that are written differently but have the same pronunciation, while homonyms are words that have the same written and spoken forms but different meanings depending on the context. (correct)
  • Homophones are words that have the same written and spoken forms but different meanings depending on the context, while homonyms are words that are written differently but have the same pronunciation.

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Study Notes

Phrase Types

  • Phrases are classified into various types, including noun phrases, verb phrases, adjective phrases, adverb phrases, prepositional phrases, and infinitive phrases.

Meaning in Language

  • Referential meaning refers to the relationship between a word and the thing it represents in the real world.
  • Associative meaning refers to the emotional or cultural connotations associated with a word.

Homophones and Homonyms

  • Homophones are words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings, such as "to", "too", and "two".
  • Homonyms are words that are both pronounced and spelled the same but have different meanings, such as "bank" (financial institution) and "bank" (riverbank).

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