Lexis (Ghana Only)
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Lexis plays a crucial role in language as it encompasses the vocabulary and words used in everyday communication. Understanding the importance of lexis in language is essential for effective communication and language comprehension. In this course material, we will delve into the significance of lexis and how it enhances our language skills.
One of the key objectives of this topic is to equip candidates with the ability to recognize and use general vocabulary associated with various fields of human activity. This includes the vocabulary related to fields such as building, finance, transportation, government, sports, and more. By expanding their vocabulary across different domains, candidates can enhance their language proficiency and express ideas more effectively.
Moreover, candidates will learn to identify idiomatic expressions and collocations in everyday language. Idioms are expressions whose meanings cannot be inferred from the individual words used. Understanding and using idiomatic expressions adds depth and nuance to one's language usage. By exploring common idioms and collocations, candidates will be able to communicate more naturally and fluently.
Another crucial aspect covered in this course material is the application of structural elements of English language. Candidates will learn about sequence of tenses, concord, correct prepositions, pronoun-antecedent agreement, and other structural elements that contribute to cohesive and coherent language use. Mastering these elements ensures clarity and precision in written and spoken communication.
Furthermore, the course material will enable candidates to comprehend and analyze figurative language usage. Figurative language adds depth and imagery to communication by using metaphors, similes, and other rhetorical devices. By analyzing figurative language, candidates can interpret nuanced meanings and appreciate the richness of language beyond literal interpretations.
Ebumnobi
- Apply structural elements of English language effectively
- Understand the importance of lexis in language
- Comprehend and analyze figurative language usage
- Recognize and use general vocabulary associated with various fields of human activity
- Identify idiomatic expressions and collocations in everyday language
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Ekele diri gi maka imecha ihe karịrị na Lexis (Ghana Only). Ugbu a na ị na-enyochakwa isi echiche na echiche ndị dị mkpa, ọ bụ oge iji nwalee ihe ị ma. Ngwa a na-enye ụdị ajụjụ ọmụmụ dị iche iche emebere iji kwado nghọta gị wee nyere gị aka ịmata otú ị ghọtara ihe ndị a kụziri.
Ị ga-ahụ ngwakọta nke ụdị ajụjụ dị iche iche, gụnyere ajụjụ chọrọ ịhọrọ otu n’ime ọtụtụ azịza, ajụjụ chọrọ mkpirisi azịza, na ajụjụ ede ede. A na-arụpụta ajụjụ ọ bụla nke ọma iji nwalee akụkụ dị iche iche nke ihe ọmụma gị na nkà nke ịtụgharị uche.
Jiri akụkụ a nke nyocha ka ohere iji kụziere ihe ị matara banyere isiokwu ahụ ma chọpụta ebe ọ bụla ị nwere ike ịchọ ọmụmụ ihe ọzọ. Ekwela ka nsogbu ọ bụla ị na-eche ihu mee ka ị daa mba; kama, lee ha anya dị ka ohere maka ịzụlite onwe gị na imeziwanye.
- What is the term for words and phrases used in a particular context or field of activity? A. Syntax B. Grammar C. Lexis D. Punctuation Answer: C. Lexis
- Which of the following is an example of lexis related to the field of finance? A. Stethoscope B. Microscope C. Mortgage D. Telescope Answer: C. Mortgage
- Which subtopic focuses on the total meaning of idiomatic expressions and collocations? A. Idioms B. Lexis C. Human Activities D. Figurative Usage Answer: A. Idioms
- In English language, structural elements involve the use of correct: A. Syntax B. Vocabulary C. Punctuation D. Prepositions Answer: D. Prepositions
- Identify the figurative usage in the sentence: "Her words were music to my ears." A. Her words B. Music C. My ears D. The phrase does not have figurative usage Answer: D. The phrase does not have figurative usage
- Which field of human activity would likely include terms like "lens" and "aperture"? A. Photography B. Plumbing C. Mining D. Printing Answer: A. Photography
- What is the study of the meaning of words and phrases known as? A. Syntax B. Semantics C. Grammar D. Phonetics Answer: B. Semantics
- Which aspect of English language focuses on sense relations like synonyms and antonyms? A. Grammar B. Syntax C. Lexis D. Phonology Answer: C. Lexis
- Which of the following terms is an idiomatic expression? A. Red Apple B. Kick the bucket C. Big House D. Fast Car Answer: B. Kick the bucket
- The correct use of pronouns matching their antecedents is an example of: A. Figurative Usage B. Lexis C. Structural Elements D. Idioms Answer: C. Structural Elements
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Nna, you dey wonder how past questions for this topic be? Here be some questions about Lexis (Ghana Only) from previous years.
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Ajụjụ 1 Ripọtì
From the list of words letter A to D, choose the one that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word and that will, at the same time, correctly fill the gap in the sentence.
Eating fresh fruits and vegetables is beneficial to one's health while eating processed foods is ......
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Kpọpụta akaụntụ n’efu ka ị nweta ohere na ihe ọmụmụ niile, ajụjụ omume, ma soro mmepe gị.