SECTION B
Answer any TWO questions from this section.
All questions carry equal marks.
QUESTION 1
a) What is Denotative meaning as a semantic concept?
b) With appropriate examples/references, explain why Denotative meaning is considered universal meaning’ with reference to its features.
QUESTION 2
a) Explain the term CONTEXT.
b) With specific examples, discuss three functions of context.
QUESTION 3
a) Explain the term AMBIGUITY.
b) Discuss four functions of Ambiguity
QUESTION 4
Rewrite the following sentences by disambiguating them.
I. Free vaccinations sought for every child by the President.
II. The Red Lions coach was held up in traffic and arrived with only ten minutes to spare.
III. If the baby does not thrive on fresh milk, boil it.
IV. My mother loves my sister more than I.
V. The hall Warden has refused to enter dirty students rooms.
VI. An exquisite table was sold by a lady with curved legs.
VII. I could see a girl fishing through my window.
VIII. Sammy called my sister Rose.
IX. Politicians who goof occasionally apologize.
X. It was funny to sec Rita feeding chicks dressed in a beautiful dress.
XI. I outpaced Paul as he ran round the field on my bike.
XII. The woman beat the girl because she was drunk.
XIII. The vice-chancellor likes matriculating students.
XIV. My competitors are not my enemies but my friends.
XV. Spotted man wanted by the police for questioning.
XVII. The security are trying to stop stealing on campus.
XVIII. Visiting relatives can be a bore.
XIX. Esther is now a big girl.
XX. Baskets were given to all the children filled with eggs.
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