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SOS721S - STUDY OF SEMENTICS - 2ND OPP - DECEMBER 2025 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVE RS ITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
Faculty Name: Human Sciences
Department Name: Communication
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF ENGLISH
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BAEN
LEVEL: 7
COURSE: THE STUDY OF SEMANTICS
SESSION: DECEMBER 2025
COURSE CODE: 5057215
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
SECOND OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINERS
DR.R. NEKONGO
MODERATOR
DR. A. SIMATAA
THIS EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF~ PAGES
(Including this front page)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
Answer ALL QUESTIONS
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QUESTION 1
Provide a comprehensive explanation, supported by relevant examples, to illustrate the interconnectness
of Semantics, Phonology, Morphology and Syntax.
{30)
QUESTION 2
Discuss the importance of Semantics in Translation.
{10)
QUESTION 3
What is the main difference between these 3 types of meanings(Conceptual, Thematic and associative?
{10)
QUESTION 4
Evaluate the denotational and Behaviourist theories in terms of their view of meaning, strengths, and
weaknesses .
{20)
QUESTION 5
With examples, define the following terms
5.1 Synonymy
(2)
5.2 Metonymy
(2)
5.3 Antonymy
(2)
5.4 Oxymorony
(2)
QUESTION 6
(12)
Use binary(+ or-) to complete the table. Re-draw the table in your exam booklet.
Animate
Human
Female
Adult
Table
Horse
Boy
Man
Girl
Woman
QUESTION 7
Mention and define any five ways of conveying non-literal meaning?
{10)
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