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Grammar and Linguistics > Polysemy quiz
Polysemy quiz
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almaz
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Polysemy quiz
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I occasionally use multiple meaning exercises for more advanced students, not only to encourage and develop dictionary skills but also to show how English isn�t static and that our language thrives on ambiguity. So, what single word do all these concepts have in common? 1. consulting; 2. ensuring; 3. experiencing; 4. finding out; 5. dating; 6. understanding; 7. visiting; 8. judging; 9.sending away; 10. escorting? The list is not exhaustive � the more obvious concepts which might give the game away are missing. And if you�re tempted just to google the answer (I got this from one of my favourite language sites), keep it to yourself.
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2 Sep 2015
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almaz
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That �s pretty damn good, Douglas. I can see where you �re coming from and how that would work with some of them – but not all. How would you use explore, for example, in a sentence to have the same meaning as ensuring? Sending away? Exploring may happen but can �t be used in the same sense of each concept (including dating...). |
2 Sep 2015
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cunliffe
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Communicating?... As long as it �s exploring in the sense of finding out about a person. |
2 Sep 2015
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FrauSue
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"check" works for most of them ... |
2 Oct 2015
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almaz
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Seriously?
I mean, see�riously? |
2 Oct 2015
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