BING4317-5

NASKAH TUGAS MATA KULIAH

UNIVERSITAS TERBUKA
SEMESTER: 2023/2024 Genap (2024.1)

Fakultas : FHISIP/Fakultas Hukum, Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik

Kode/Nama MK : BING4317/Semantics
Tugas :1

No. Soal
1. a. What is the relation between semantics and pragmatics?

b. Determine whether the underlined words of the following text belong to lexical semantics or
compositional semantics.

Human trafficking, also called trafficking in persons, form of modern-day slavery involving the illegal
transport of individuals by force or deception for the purpose of labour, sexual exploitation, or activities in
which others benefit financially. Human trafficking is a global problem affecting people of all ages. It is
estimated that approximately 1,000,000 people are trafficked each year globally and that between 20,000
and 50,000 are trafficked into the United States, which is one of the largest destinations for victims of the
sex-trafficking trade. (https://www.britannica.com/topic/human-trafficking)

2. a. Explain the distinction between lexical and grammatical meanings.

b. Determine whether the underlined words of the following text have a reference meaning or sense
meaning.

Slavery was a form of dependent labour performed by a nonfamily member. The slave was deprived
of personal liberty and the right to move about geographically as he desired. There were likely to be
limits on his capacity to make choices with regard to his occupation and sexual partners as well.
Slavery was usually, but not always, involuntary. If not all of these characterizations in their most
restrictive forms applied to a slave, the slave regime in that place is likely to be characterized as
“mild”; if almost all of them did, then it ordinarily would be characterized as “severe.”

(https://www.britannica.com/topic/slavery-sociology)

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3. a. Describe the semantic relationship expressed by each of the following sentences: contradictory or
anomaly?

i. Flight GA204 arrives and departs at 8:00 a.m.

ii. James amused the salad.

iii. Michael descended from the ground floor to the attic.

iv. Jasmine wore a colorless pink dress.

v. My sister is an only child.

b. Mention what is presupposed by each of the following sentences.

i. Why didn’t you tell me the truth?

ii. Alexa closed the window.

iii. Jane renewed her subscription to Fashion magazine.

iv. Tommy wants another piece of cake.

v. I appreciate your help.

4. a. What makes a word connotative in meaning?

b. Find the denotative meaning of the words cheap and economical, then explain how they differ in
connotation?

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