The fact that I can talk about events that happened yesterday is an example of the _____ aspect of language.
A) referential
B) semantic
C) syntactical
D) grammatical
Question 2The semantic aspect of language allows us to:
A) control important aspects of our world.
B) use arbitrary symbols to refer to objects and events.
C) generate an unlimited number of expressions.
D) refer to objects and events that are not present.
Question 3Which of the following aspects of language allows us to discuss objects and events that are not present?
A) Grammar
B) Style
C) Semantics
D) Syntax
Question 4When you describe your emotions or other covert responses to another person, you are making use of the _____ aspect of language.
A) semantic
B) referential
C) syntactical
D) grammatical
Question 5When Peter's son refused to eat his potatoes, Peter made up a story about a boy who once disliked potatoes and lost all his energy as a result (following which Peter's son began eating his potatoes). The fact that Peter could generate a new story is an example of the _____ aspect of language.
A) referential
B) syntactical
C) grammatical
D) semantic
Question 6The fact that the word e-mail can be used both as a noun and a verb depending on how words are arranged is an example of _____.
A) semantics
B) syntax
C) symbolism
D) reference
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