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This academic document presents an examination paper for the "Lexical Semantics" course (EN4226) from the 2020-2021 academic year at Dong Thap University, specifically for the English Language Teaching (ĐHSANH17) program. The assessment critically evaluates students' understanding of fundamental linguistic concepts pertaining to word structure and meaning. By focusing on various aspects of English morphology and semantics, this examination underscores the importance of a solid theoretical foundation in word formation processes, lexical relations, and phraseology. It aims to gauge students' ability to analyze and apply these principles, reflecting the integral role of Từ vựng ngữ nghĩa in advanced language study and practical linguistic analysis.
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Undergraduate students of English linguistics or English language education, and educators specializing in morphology and lexical semantics.
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This examination paper serves as a comprehensive assessment tool in lexical semantics and morphology, designed to evaluate students' grasp of intricate linguistic phenomena. The paper is structured into multiple sections, each targeting a specific area of study. It begins with tasks requiring students to differentiate between inflectional and derivational morphemes within given morphological expressions, a core aspect of word formation. Subsequent questions delve into the identification of long forms of shortenings, the production of homophones, and the analysis of prefixes and their meanings, highlighting the diverse ways in which new words are created and understood. Furthermore, the exam probes students' comprehension of phraseological units and their contextual meanings, emphasizing the importance of idiom and figurative language. It also includes an exercise on identifying derived words and a series of true/false statements that test the theoretical understanding of concepts like compounds, blending, back formation, homographs, synonyms, and connotational meaning. The final sections require detailed explanations on the differences between prefixes and suffixes, providing examples, and a discussion on neutral compounds and their types. This multifaceted approach ensures a thorough evaluation of both analytical skills and theoretical knowledge, demonstrating the practical application of linguistic principles. The assessment contributes significantly to reinforcing foundational knowledge in English linguistics, crucial for students pursuing careers in language education, translation, or advanced academic research.