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SOS721S - STUDY OF SEMENTICS - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2025 |
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n Am I BI A u n IVER s I TY
OF SCI En CE Ano TECH n O LOGY
Faculty Name: Human Sciences
Department Name: Communication
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF ENGLISH
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BAEN
COURSE: THE STUDY OF SEMANTICS
SESSION: NOVEMBER 2025
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: SOS721S
PAPER: THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS: 100
EXAMINERS
MODERATOR
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
DR.R.NEKONGO
DR. A. SIMATAA
THIS EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 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
Discuss the importance of Semantics within the field of language studies
QUESTION 2
Explain the main differences between conceptual, thematic and associative mean ing.
QUESTION 3
3.l(a) Define the term hyponymy in semantics.
(10)
(10)
(2)
(b) Provide three examples of hyponym-superordinate relationships and briefly explain each .
(6)
3.2 (a) Define the term oxymoron as a figure of speech .
(2)
(b) Provide 3 examples of oxymorons and explain them .
(6)
QUESTION 4
4.1 Distinguish between common components and diagnostic components characteristic of componential
analysis with appropriate examples.
(6)
4.2 Using the binary feature system (+ or -), complete the table below to distinguish between the
following animals: lion, elephant, cat, dog, leopard, and horse. One correct binary is worth 0,5 marks.
(12)
Animal
mammal
Wild
Lion
Elephant
Cat
Dog
Leopard
Horse
Carnivore
Domesticated
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QUESTION 5
5.1 Define the term ambiguity
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5.2 With appropriate examples, explain the distinction between lexical and structural ambiguity. (4)
5.3 Explain the ambiguity in the following sentences
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(a) Lexical ambiguity
• She cannot bear children
• We will give you a ring tonight
• I saw a man with a telescope
(b)Structural (sentence) ambiguity
(4)
• He left her in tears.
• Visiting relatives can be a bore.
QUESTION 6
Mention and define any seven ways of conveying non-literal meaning?
(any 7)
{14)
QUESTION 7
Discuss the 8 effects of non-literal meaning to language that you were taught in this course .
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