MCs (exam) Flashcards
(210 cards)
1
Q
Choose the way the word below was formed:
brunch
A
blending
2
Q
The word below has a … affix
appeal
A
dead
3
Q
The suffx -ward is used to form …
A
adverb
4
Q
Choose the way the word below was formed:
NATO
A
acronymy
5
Q
Choose the way the word below was formed:
interconnected
A
affixation
6
Q
-sion/-tion/-ation are the allomorphs. (+/-)
A
+
7
Q
Choose the way the word below was formed:
snowball
A
compounding
8
Q
Brexit is an example of clipping.
A
-
9
Q
The word below is …
kind-hearted
A
derivational compound
10
Q
The word below is…
motherland
A
a compound proper
11
Q
The word below has a … affix.
depth
A
non-productive
12
Q
The word below is NOT assimilated… (how)
borscht
A
semantically
13
Q
Complete the denition (write one word):
… is the study of the history of words and their origins.
A
Etymology
14
Q
Choose the way the word below was formed:
fridge
A
mixed clipping
15
Q
Dene the way the word below was formed (write one word):
PhD is a(n) …
A
abbreviation
16
Q
The word below is a borrowing:
chalk
A
Latin
16
Q
The prefix in the following word has the meaning of…
ex-husband
A
time
17
Q
The word below is NOT assimilated
pâté
A
graphically
18
Q
Complete the denition (write one word):
… is the part of the word that remains unchanged throughout its paradigm.
A
stem
19
Q
The word below is a borrowing:
street
A
Latin
20
Q
Choose the way the word below was formed
demo
A
apocope
21
Q
The word below is a borrowing:
war
A
French
22
Q
Choose the way the word below was formed:
mam
A
syncope
23
Q
The word below is NOT assimilated …
crèche
A
graphically
24
The prefx in the following word has the meaning of ...
multicoloured
number
25
The word below is ...
sunflower
compound proper
26
Choose the way the word below was formed:
To face
conversion
27
Choose the way the word below was formed:
To beg
back-formation
28
The sux -ify is used to form
verbs
29
The sux -ism is used to form
nouns
30
The suffx -ish is used to form
adjectives
31
The word below is NOT assimilated
décor
graphically
32
Champagne is an eponym. (+/-)
+
33
The suffix in the word below is
payee
borrowed
34
The word below is a ... borrowing.
skirt
Scandinavian
35
The word below is ...
falsehood
derived
36
The word below is ...
honey
simple
37
Choose the way the word below was formed:
speedometer
compounding
38
The word below is a ... borrowing.
to take
Scandinavian
39
The suffix in the word below is ...
bottomless
native
40
Choose the way the word below was formed:
CEO
abbreviation
41
Choose the way the word below was formed:
atlas
eponymy
42
Choose the way the word below was formed:
exam
apocope
42
The word below has a ... prefix.
retrospective
productive
43
The word below is
afloat
derived
44
The suffix in the word below is
worker
native
45
Complete the definition (write one word):
... is the formation of new words with the help of derivational affixes.
affixation
45
The word below is a ... borrowing:
sky
Scandinavian
46
Choose the way the word below was formed:
begonia
eponia
47
The word below is a ... borrowing:
they
Scandinavian
48
Choose the way the word below was formed:
cycle
aphaeresis
49
The prefix in the following word has the meaning of ...
miniseries
size
50
Brexit is an example of clipping. (+/-)
-
51
The word below is NOT assimilated...
criterion
grammatically
52
The word below is NOT assimilated...
pysanka
semantically
53
The suffix in the word below is
cheerful
native
54
The prefix in the following word has the meaning of...
anonymous
negation
55
Choose the way the word below was formed
demo
apocope
56
-sion/-tion/-ation are the allomorphs (+/-)
+
57
Choose the way the word below was formed:
atlas
eponymy
58
Choose the way the word below was formed:
To yap
onomatopoeia
58
The word below is NOT assimilated
personnel
phonetically
59
What type of semantic relations does this pair of words illustrate? (type in only ONE word)
wheel - car
meronymy
60
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
the teeth of a saw
metaphor
61
Choose a synonymic dominant in the following set of synonyms:
choose, select, opt, elect, pick
choose
61
Piece and peace are homonyms proper (+/-)
-
62
Affect and effect are paronyms. (+/-)
+
63
Dad was the ANCHOR of the family.
The word in bold has... (meaning)
secondary
64
Defi ne the type of meaning of the word in bold:
I was still HIGH from the applause.
figurative
65
The type of semantic relations based on inclusion is called meronymy. (+/-)
-
66
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
Have you ever read SHAKESPEARE?
Metonymy
67
Defi ne the type of semantic change:
She is a fat cow (instead of
overweight).
dysphemism
68
Defi ne the type of relations between the pair of words:
collision - collusion
paronyms
69
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
the kettle is boiling
Metonymy
70
Choose a synonymic dominant in the following set of synonyms:
face, visage, countenance
face
71
Defi ne the type of antonyms:
give-receive
conversives
72
What is vehicle in the following group of words? (type in only ONE word)
Vehicle: car, bus, taxi, tram.
hyperonym
73
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
The vet is going to put my dog to sleep tomorrow (instead of to kill)
euphemism
74
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
I’ve invited millions of people to my party.
hyperbole
75
The following words are ...
crocodile, snake, turtle, lizard
hyponyms
76
What type of relations are the relationships between lexemes in a sequence?
syntagmatic
77
Him and hymn are homophones. (+\-)
+
78
The synonymic dominant consists only of a connotative component and has no denotation. (+\-)
-
79
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
the leg of the table
metaphor
80
Define the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
She's not ugly (instead of pretty)
litotes
81
Define the type of semantic change
Mary is a senior citizen
(instead of an old person).
euphemism
82
Terms have only denotative meaning. (+\-)
+
83
Appear-disappear are absolute (root) antonyms. (+\-)
-
84
Choose the way the word below was formed:
flu
mixed clipping
84
The word below is a ... borrowing.
flower
French
85
Identify the type of semantic relations in the following idiom:
bits and pieces
synonymy
86
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
He explained (what had happened) whilst the stranger made shocked comments.
exocentric
86
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
McDeere (unbuttoned his coat) and crossed his legs.
subordinative
87
The following proverb serves as an example of alliteration:
Better bend than break. (+/-)
+
88
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
A (well-dressed but unattractive) receptionist smiled warmly and said her name was Sylvia and if he needed anything while he was in Memphis just
let her know.
coordinative
88
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
She left the office in a thoughtful mood.
endocentric
89
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
Jenkins quit yawning and (looked around the bus terminal)
subordinative
89
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
Nokes managed (a tiny professional smile)
endocentric
90
The phraseological unit to feed the fishes
(that has two meanings: 1) to drown and 2) to be seasick) is an example of ...
polysemy
90
Identify the type o semantic relations between the following idioms:
talk nineteen to the dozen - to keep mum
antonymy
91
Identify the type of phraseological units
tooth and nail
adverbial
92
Identify the type of the free word group in bold
(The sky lightened) as the dark, low clouds left the tiny island and headed northeast, toward Cuba.
predicative
93
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
(Neither the raises nor the bonuses) are guaranteed.
coordinative
94
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
It wasn't the sort of thing you could explain… (Nobody over fifty) understood anything at all.
Pronominal
95
The following proverb serves as an example of parallel structure:
Don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched. (+/-)
-
96
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
She was a striking blonde with high cheekbones and a firm jaw that was almost (unfeminine, yet strong) and attractive.
coordinative
97
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
The newcomer was (a man of about thirty-five).
nominal
98
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
"How long would I be in jail?" "Assuming, of course, you're sent there, probably until you decide (to comply with the judge's orders)."
endocentric
99
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
(Bitter wind gusts) from the north scattered leaves in all directions.
nominal
99
Identify figures of speech in the following phraseological units:
in the flesh and blood
metonymy
100
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
Mary is a senior citizen (instead of an old person).
euphemism
101
What type of semantic relations does this pair of words illustrate? (type in only ONE word)
wheel - car
meronymy
101
Dad was (the anchor) of the family
The word in bold has...
secondary meaning
101
Defi ne the type of relations between the pair of words:
collision - collusion
paronyms
101
The following words are ...
crocodile, snake, turtle, lizard
hyponyms
102
Define the type of the change of meaning:
wife → OE 'woman' → 'woman of humble rank or low employment' → 'married woman, spouse'
narrowing
102
Define the type of the change of meaning:
silly 'foolish, stupid' < ME sely 'happy, innocent'
pejoration
103
Define the type of the change of meaning:
knight ‘boy’ → ‘nobleman’
amelioration
104
Define the type of the change of meaning:
cupboard → 1) table upon which cups or vessels were placed, a piece of furniture to display plates → closet or cabin
with shelves for the keeping cups and dishes → AE: small storage cabinet
extension
105
The type of semantic relations based on inclusion is called meronymy. (+/-)
-
106
Defi ne the type of meaning of the word in bold:
I was still (high) from the applause.
figurative
106
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
Have you ever read Shakespeare?
metonymy
107
Choose a synonymic dominant in the following set of synonyms:
face, visage, countenance
face
107
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
I’ve invited millions of people to my party.
hyperbole
107
Define the types of synonyms:
tasteless — dull
contextual
107
Define the types of synonyms:
to like — to admire — to love — to adore
ideographic
107
Piece and peace are homonyms proper. (+/-)
-
108
Define the types of synonyms:
to die — to kick the bucket — perish
stylistic
108
Define the types of antonyms:
asleep-awake
non-gradable
108
What type of relations are the relationships between lexemes in a sequence?
syntagmatic
108
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
the teeth of a saw
metaphor
109
Define the types of antonyms:
beautiful-ugly
gradable
109
Define the type of antonyms
husband-wife
conversive
109
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
The vet is going to put my dog to sleep tomorrow (instead of to kill)
euphemism
110
Him and hymn are homophones. (+/-)
+
111
Defi ne the type of antonyms:
give-receive
conversives
111
The synonymic dominant consists only of a connotative component and has no denotation. (+/-)
-
112
What is vehicle in the following group of words? (type in only ONE word)
Vehicle: car, bus, taxi, tram.
hyperonym
113
Choose a synonymic dominant in the following set of synonyms:
choose, select, opt, elect, pick
choose
113
Appear-disappear
are absolute (root) antonyms. (+/-)
-
113
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
the kettle is boiling
metonymy
113
Define the type of relations between the pairs of words:
to write v. – right adj.
homophones
113
Defi ne the type of semantic change:
She is a fat cow (instead of overweight).
disphemism
114
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
She's not ugly (instead of pretty)
litotes
114
Affect and effect are paronyms (+/-)
+
115
Terms have only denotative meaning. (+/-)
+
116
Define the type of relations between the pairs of words:
bear n. – to bear v.
homonyms proper
116
Define the type of relations between the pairs of words:
to bow v. (to bend at the waist) – bow, n. (a weapon that shoots arrows)
homographs
116
Define the type of relations between the pairs of words:
to bow v. (to bend at the waist) – bow, n. (a weapon that shoots arrows)
homographs
117
Defi ne the type of semantic change (type in only ONE word):
the leg of the table
metaphor
118
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
He stepped inside and quickly (surveyed the spacious room).
endocentric
119
Identify the type of the free word group in bold
(She left) the office in a thoughtful mood.
exocentric
120
Identify the type of semantic relations between the following idioms:
before the ink is dry – in a twinkle of an eye - before one can say Jack Robinson
synonymy
121
Identify the type of semantic relations
in the following idiom:
move heaven and earth
antonymy
122
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
Mark watched an (ant crawl) across the table and disappear under a notepad.
exocentric
122
Identify the type of phraseological units
under the rose
adverbial
123
Identify the fi gure of speech in the following phraseological unit:
to sit on the fence
metaphor
123
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
They had driven by only minutes earlier, and noticed a small gas (light burning) in a globe near the front door…
predicative
124
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
Lady Frances Derwent (shook her head) thoughtfully.
verbal
125
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
The reaction was delayed by (a second or two), but she finally said, “BMW? Whose BMW?”
coordinative
126
Identify the elliptical proverb:
Виберіть одну відповідь:
a.Every cloud has a silver lining.
b.The early bird catches the worm.
c.Once bitten, twice shy.
c.
127
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
He took only (sensational cases with lots of headlines and cameras).
nominal
127
Identify the type of lexical feature
in the following idiom:
face to face
repetition
127
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
The partners were (busier, but just as nice).
coordinative
128
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
She heard (him unlock) the kitchen door, and moments later the sliding door to the patio opened.
exocentric
129
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
Was it possible that, after all, Mr Bassington-ffrench was the (completely innocent) person he seemed?
adjectival
129
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
She was of medium build with very short, very gray hair (that fell) in bangs almost to the top of her perfectly round, black-framed glasses.
exocentric
130
Identify the elliptical proverb:
Виберіть одну відповідь:
a.First come, fi rst served.
b.All that glitters is not gold.
c.Actions speak louder than words.
a.
131
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
Lamar Quin was (thirty-two and not yet a partner).
coordinative
132
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
They (looked at each other) sympathetically.
subordinative
133
Identify figures of speech in the following phraseological units:
earn one’s bread
metonymy
134
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
No (law student or lawyer) in his right mind enjoyed research, yet, without fail, every prospective associate
coordinative
135
Identify the type of the free word group in bold
He (stepped inside) and quickly surveyed the spacious room.
verbal
135
Provide the American English word for its British English counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE underground – AmE ...
subway
136
You enjoyed yourself last night, didn't you?" - "Not half!"
The expression in bold belongs to ____________.
British Eng
137
Complete the defi nition:
______________ records the complete vocabulary of some author or a literary work.
concordance
137
The company had been growing
(like gangbusters), with sales increasing 150% from May to August.
The expression in bold belongs to ____________.
American Eng
138
Provide the American English word for its British English counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE lorry – AmE ...
truck
138
You could have gotten hurt!
The sentence follows the ... standard
American
139
Complete the sentence:
Collins Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms
is a ________________.
thesaurus
140
Identify the variant of English of the following word:
Timmies
Canadian
141
Complete the defi nition:
_____________ contains systematized lists of synonyms or related words.
thesaurus
142
She's still waiting for Mr. Right to come along.
The sentence follows the ... standard
American
143
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE encrust – AmE ...
incrust
144
Identify the variant of English of the following word:
loonie
Canadian
145
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE licence – AmE ...
license
145
Identify the variant of English of the following words:
bogan
Canuck
kia ora
Australian
Canadian
New Zealand
145
Provide the American English word for its British English counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE pavement – AmE ...
sidewalk
146
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE tyre – AmE ...
tire
147
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE marvellous – AmE ...
marvelous
148
Complete the sentence:
________________ reflects the development of the English vocabulary by recording the history of form and meaning for every word registered.
diachronic dictionary
148
It all cost twenty eight hundred dollars
The sentence follows ... standard
American
149
I work Monday through Friday.
The sentence follows the ... standard
American
150
He (took the Fifth) when his wife asked him where he'd spent the night.
The expression in bold belongs to ____________.
American
151
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE specialise – AmE ...
specialize
151
I have got a book.
The sentence follows the ... standard
British
152
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE encyclopaedia – AmE ...
encyclopedia
152
I just arrived.
The sentence follows the ... standard
American
152
Everyone suspected they were
(on the fiddle).
The expression in bold belongs to ____________.
British Eng
153
Provide the American spelling for its British counterpart (type ONE word in the space provided).
BrE flavour – AmE ...
flavor
154
Identify the variant of English of the following word:
whare
New Zealand
154
Complete the sentence:
_____________ is considered to be the father of American lexicography.
Noah Webster
155
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
She left the office in (a thoughtful mood)
endocentric
156
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
His relationship with Frankie was (a peculiar one)
pronominal
157
Identify the type of the free word group in bold:
The Vicar felt sorry for his son - he looked abashed - but he also felt (ashamed of him).
statial
158
Identify the type of the
free word group in bold
They had driven by only minutes earlier, and noticed a small gas (light burning) in a
globe near the front door…
predicative
158
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