Exercise 4.
Using a dictionary state the main semantic differences between the members of the following synonymic groups. Say, whether these differences lie within the denotational or connotational components of meaning. Gather, collect, assemble, congregate; discuss, argue, debate, dispute; help, aid, assist; employ, hire; mend, repair, patch, rebuild; occupation, calling, vocation, business; position, place, situation, post.
Exercise 5.
In the following word combinations substitute the italicised word with a synonym. 1. Brisk pace, celebrated painter, changeable weather, improper story, inconstant lover, juicy fruit, succinct answer. 2. Convene the delegates, decide the question, describe the beauty of the scene, mislead the teacher, muster all the men, hasten them along. 3. Too delicate for the job; lively for his years. /E. M. Mednikova. OP. p.64/.
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