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Can words belong to different word classes while maintaining the same meaning?
Can words belong to different word classes while maintaining the same meaning?
- Yes, they can retain the same meaning. (correct)
- No, they must belong to the same class.
- No, they always change in meaning.
- Yes, but only in a few cases.
What is the relationship between word classes and meanings?
What is the relationship between word classes and meanings?
- Different word classes always change the meaning.
- Word classes are unrelated to meaning.
- Same word classes ensure identical meanings.
- Words can belong to different classes and maintain the same meaning. (correct)
When a word switches its class, what typically happens to its meaning?
When a word switches its class, what typically happens to its meaning?
- All meanings are lost.
- The meaning is always altered.
- It can only gain new meanings.
- The meaning may remain unchanged. (correct)
Which statement is true about words and their classes?
Which statement is true about words and their classes?
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How does the classification of a word affect its meaning?
How does the classification of a word affect its meaning?
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Study Notes
Word Class and Meaning
- Words can belong to different word classes while retaining the same core meaning.
- The relationship between word classes and meanings is complex, and it's not a one-to-one mapping.
- When a word switches its class, it often shifts its grammatical function, impacting how it interacts with other words in a sentence.
- A word’s meaning can change slightly or significantly depending on the context in which it is used.
- The classification of a word affects its meaning by shaping its grammatical role and how it interacts with other words in a sentence.
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