9)Dark clouds mean rain (are a sign of) 10)It was John I meant nor Harry. (have in mind)
9) Dark clouds mean rain. (are a sign of) 10)It was John I meant nor Harry. (have in mind)
Semantics refers not only to word meaning but also to sentence meaning E. g 1)His typewriter has bad intentions Anomalous 2)my unmarried sister is married to a achelor contradictory
Semantics refers not only to word meaning but also to sentence meaning. E.g. 1) His typewriter has bad intentions. Anomalous 2)my unmarried sister is married to a bachelor. contradictory
3 )John was looking for the glasses Ambiguous 4 )a. The needle is too short B. The needle is not long enough Synonymous
3)John was looking for the glasses. Ambiguous 4)a. The needle is too short. B. The needle is not long enough. synonymous
5)a. Many of the students were unable to answer your question. B. Only a few students grasped your question (The meaning of one sentence follows from the other
5)a.Many of the students were unable to answer your question. B. Only a few students grasped your question. (The meaning of one sentence follows from the other.)
6)a. How long did Archibald remain in Monte Carlo? B. Archibald remained in monte Carlo for some time (the first implies the second)
6) a. How long did Archibald remain in Monte Carlo? B. Archibald remained in Monte Carlo for some time. (the first implies the second.)