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Semantics Syntax Test Model Answers

The document contains model answers for a semantics and syntax test, covering various linguistic concepts such as word categorization, sentence types, co-reference, and phrase structure. It includes examples of semantic feature differences, equative and generic sentences, and the distinction between 'going' and 'coming.' Additionally, it provides syntax analysis through phrase markers and tests for identifying complements and modifiers.

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Semantics Syntax Test Model Answers

The document contains model answers for a semantics and syntax test, covering various linguistic concepts such as word categorization, sentence types, co-reference, and phrase structure. It includes examples of semantic feature differences, equative and generic sentences, and the distinction between 'going' and 'coming.' Additionally, it provides syntax analysis through phrase markers and tests for identifying complements and modifiers.

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SEMANTICS TEST & SYNTAX TEST - Model Answers

SEMANTICS TEST

Question 1 (1.5 pts)


a.
- Word that doesn’t belong: oak and palm tree
- Explanation:
- daisy, lily, lavender, daffodil → flowers (small, herbaceous plants)
- oak, palm tree → trees (large, woody plants)
- Semantic feature difference: [tree] vs. [flower]

b.
- Words that don't belong: shatter and break
- Explanation:
- drain, drip, leak, flow → related to movement of liquid
- shatter, break → related to breaking solid objects
- Semantic feature difference: [liquid movement] vs. [solid breaking]

c.
- Words that don't belong: squirrel and beaver
- Explanation:
- ostrich, parrot, penguin, dove → birds
- squirrel, beaver → mammals
- Semantic feature difference: [bird] vs. [mammal]

Question 2 (1.5 pts)


- Equative sentence: b. Our honored guest today is Mr. Peter Prescott.
- Generic sentence: c. The hummingbird is the smallest bird found on Earth.

Question 3 (1.5 pts)


- She is going tomorrow: departure from speaker's location (going = away).
- She is coming tomorrow: arrival toward speaker's location (coming = toward).

Question 4 (1.5 pts)


(a) Sentence meaning: The ice-cream looks tasty.
(b) Two utterance meanings:
1. At an ice-cream shop (child wants to buy).
2. At a birthday party (guest complimenting dessert).

Question 5 (2 pts)
Answer: d. This engine has the power of forty buses.
Explanation: Describes amount of power, not referring to a specific entity.
Question 6 (2 pts)
- Co-reference expressions: Obama, the president, Steve Jobs, the Apple CEO.
- Discussion: Identifying co-reference can be difficult without context. For instance, knowing
'Apple CEO' refers to 'Steve Jobs' relies on world knowledge.

SYNTAX TEST

Question 1 (2 pts)
1. He usually sleeps late at the weekend and never gets up before ten.
- S: He, V [intrans]: sleeps, aA: usually, do: late, aA: at the weekend, V [intrans]: gets up, aA:
before ten, aA: never

2. Harry stared at the letter for a while and slowly picked it up.
- S: Harry, V [prep]: stared, PC: at the letter, aA: for a while, V [prep]: picked up, do: it, aA:
slowly

3. He reluctantly showed his uncle the bill and the postcard.


- S: He, V [ditrans]: showed, iO: his uncle, do: the bill and the postcard, aA: reluctantly

Question 2 (2 pts)
- Phrases:
- In July (PP) → movement test
- the desperate woman (NP) → replacement test
- handed the resignation letter (VP) → omission test
- to her employer (PP) → question test

Question 3 (3 pts)
Phrase markers drawn (simplified).
1. Ironically, a man from the slums couldn't stand people in shabby clothes.
2. The address on the top of the envelope was written in green ink.
3. Didn't the old man in a violet cloak in the corner just bow to him respectfully?

Question 4 (3 pts)
a. She went to the library in the evening.
- to the library: Complement (PC)
- in the evening: Modifier (aA)

b. The wife has been putting up with domestic violence.


- with domestic violence: Complement (PC)

c. She read the letter on the floor.


- on the floor: Modifier (aA)

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