18 Questions
What aspect of a word is emphasized depending on whether it follows regular rules of pronunciation?
Grammar
In language learning, what may need to be explained instead of translated if a word doesn't have a parallel in the native language?
Denotation
Which linguistic concept can help understand the meaning of a word by examining its relationship with other words?
Hyponyms
What linguistic aspect should be explained for a new word that does not adhere to standard grammatical rules?
Collocation
In language, what term describes items that mean the opposite of each other?
Antonyms
Which linguistic aspect refers to emotional or positive-negative associations of words?
Connotation
What kind of relationship is demonstrated by the words 'buy' and 'purchase'?
Synonyms
In vocabulary teaching, what aspect must students avoid focusing on?
Connotation
What does 'submit a paper' represent in terms of vocabulary relationships?
Hyponym
Which vocabulary aspect is related to the literal meaning of words?
Denotation
In vocabulary teaching, what should be the first step when aiming to teach new items?
Select the items to teach based on usefulness/frequency criteria
Which type of words fall under 'open sets' according to the text?
Adverbs
Which of these best describes the meaning of the word 'impertinence' as used in the text?
Showing a lack of respect towards others
Which word is used as both a noun and a verb in the text?
swim
What is the correct collocation for the phrase 'to have a ___ reputation'?
strong
Which word is used in the text to describe an 'immature' aspect of behavior?
childish
What is the correct spelling of the word used in the text to mean 'to joke' in a colloquial sense?
kid
What is the denotation (literal meaning) of the word 'swim' as described in the text?
A sports activity usually developed in swimming pools or lakes/seas
Learn the importance of stressing form based on regular rules of pronunciation and understanding denotation in language learning. Explore the challenges of dealing with concepts that have no direct translation, as well as words with multiple meanings. Gain insights into explaining grammar for new language items in a comprehensive manner.
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