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PRACTICE 2
SEMANTICS - LEXICAL RELATIONS

Identify the lexical relations of the following words:

Example: 0. Mary is bored with the new board.
Answer: HOMOPHONY

1. I took the elevator to her office on the fourteenth floor.

Let’s take the lift to the third floor.

2. Things don't always go as you want. You have to learn to take the bad with
the good.

3. Why did the teacher wear sunglasses? - Because his students were so
bright.

4. Can you close the window? The storm is getting close.

5. We have one hour before our appointment with the real estate agent.

6. There is no milk left because they forget to milk the cows.

7. I think a robin looks more like a bird than a penguin.

8. Cuc Phuong National Park has many rare animals, including bears, horses,
wild boars, tigers, leopards, foxes, squirrels, and monkeys.

9. Why was the ocean sad? - Because it was blue.

10. This is a minute amount of food. I’ll finish it in a minute!

11. There was a strange sight on the site.

12. We were not allowed to read aloud in the library.

 13. Why do the cows wear bells? - Because their horns do not work.

14. I love taking care of pets, especially puppies.

15. This class is more competitive and engaged than the last one.

16. Should dolphins or lions represent mammals?

17. When I came to visit, he offered me a cup.

18. The team needs some new blood if it’s going to enter the competition next
month.

19. My poor relatives envy my rich relatives.

20. I can not bear this bear!

ANSWER

1. 11.

2. 12.

3. 13.

4. 14.

5. 15.

6. 16.

7. 17.

8. 18.

9. 19.

10. 20.