Final in semantics 202 group Students name: Erkinova Dilnoza

FINAL in SEMANTICS
202 group


Students name: Erkinova Dilnoza


Do not copy the theory from the lectures and from the internet. Plagiarism will cause the loss of the points. Examples should not be copied from the lectures.


PS.: The points will be given for the answer to each question. Do not beat around the bush. Answer only to these questions and to the point.

You have to answer the following questions:

1. 
   What other linguistic sciences are of much importance, when studying Semantics? Why?
   

In my opinion, Lexicology and Grammar is essential one while studying Semantics. For illustrate, every word has lexical and grammatical meanings. That’s why they are closely connected with Semantics.

2. 
   Explain pejorative and ameliorative meaning development. Why and how they might occur. Illustrate with examples (not from the lecture).
   

Pejorative meaning development is the semantic change of connotatational meaning from positive into negative one. To illustrate, inept, fulsome, bog-house.
Ameliorative meaning development is semantic change of words form negative into positive meaning. For example,  plethora. It derives from Greek and Latin,  meant an overabundance or unhealthy excess of something (too many piñatas). Now it's commonly used as a non-judgmental synonym for "a large quantity".

3. 
   Compare transformational and morphemic methods of analysis. Is there anything common in their methodology? Which one seems more applicable to you?
   

Transformation analysis is the modification of sentences, expressions or patterns according to specific rules, according to a given pattern, in order to discover differences in usage and meaning.