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What aspect of a word is emphasized depending on whether it follows regular rules of pronunciation?
What aspect of a word is emphasized depending on whether it follows regular rules of pronunciation?
- Connotation
- Denotation
- Appropriateness
- Grammar (correct)
In language learning, what may need to be explained instead of translated if a word doesn't have a parallel in the native language?
In language learning, what may need to be explained instead of translated if a word doesn't have a parallel in the native language?
- Superordinates
- Collocation
- Synonyms
- Denotation (correct)
Which linguistic concept can help understand the meaning of a word by examining its relationship with other words?
Which linguistic concept can help understand the meaning of a word by examining its relationship with other words?
- Superordinates
- Co-hyponyms
- Antonyms
- Hyponyms (correct)
What linguistic aspect should be explained for a new word that does not adhere to standard grammatical rules?
What linguistic aspect should be explained for a new word that does not adhere to standard grammatical rules?
In language, what term describes items that mean the opposite of each other?
In language, what term describes items that mean the opposite of each other?
Which linguistic aspect refers to emotional or positive-negative associations of words?
Which linguistic aspect refers to emotional or positive-negative associations of words?
What kind of relationship is demonstrated by the words 'buy' and 'purchase'?
What kind of relationship is demonstrated by the words 'buy' and 'purchase'?
In vocabulary teaching, what aspect must students avoid focusing on?
In vocabulary teaching, what aspect must students avoid focusing on?
What does 'submit a paper' represent in terms of vocabulary relationships?
What does 'submit a paper' represent in terms of vocabulary relationships?
Which vocabulary aspect is related to the literal meaning of words?
Which vocabulary aspect is related to the literal meaning of words?
In vocabulary teaching, what should be the first step when aiming to teach new items?
In vocabulary teaching, what should be the first step when aiming to teach new items?
Which type of words fall under 'open sets' according to the text?
Which type of words fall under 'open sets' according to the text?
Which of these best describes the meaning of the word 'impertinence' as used in the text?
Which of these best describes the meaning of the word 'impertinence' as used in the text?
Which word is used as both a noun and a verb in the text?
Which word is used as both a noun and a verb in the text?
What is the correct collocation for the phrase 'to have a ___ reputation'?
What is the correct collocation for the phrase 'to have a ___ reputation'?
Which word is used in the text to describe an 'immature' aspect of behavior?
Which word is used in the text to describe an 'immature' aspect of behavior?
What is the correct spelling of the word used in the text to mean 'to joke' in a colloquial sense?
What is the correct spelling of the word used in the text to mean 'to joke' in a colloquial sense?
What is the denotation (literal meaning) of the word 'swim' as described in the text?
What is the denotation (literal meaning) of the word 'swim' as described in the text?
