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Semantic Exercises

This document provides examples of different figures of speech and linguistic devices including idioms, metaphors, and implicatures. For figures of speech, examples are given using idioms like "attack every weak point" and "climbing the wall." Metaphors include comparisons like "as sharp as a tack" and "grinning like a mule eating briars." Implicatures involve implied meanings in conversational exchanges, such as discussing a party and implying the reason for not attending is having family in town. Presuppositions make assumptions in statements, like wondering why pigs don't have wings.

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Semantic Exercises

This document provides examples of different figures of speech and linguistic devices including idioms, metaphors, and implicatures. For figures of speech, examples are given using idioms like "attack every weak point" and "climbing the wall." Metaphors include comparisons like "as sharp as a tack" and "grinning like a mule eating briars." Implicatures involve implied meanings in conversational exchanges, such as discussing a party and implying the reason for not attending is having family in town. Presuppositions make assumptions in statements, like wondering why pigs don't have wings.

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FIGURES OF SPEECH

1.
He attacked every weak point in my argument.
2.
There were thirty hands employed in this company.
3.
When he finally gets going, Jack is a streak of lightning.
4.
She talked a blue streak over the sweet potatoes.
5.
Mary was so late that George was really climbing the wall by the time she finally got
home.
6.
I found the fifty-two pounds of books you let for me to carry. Your kindness really moves
me.
7.
The man is a demon for work.
8.
When you take that course, plan to study thirty hours a day.
9.
The wind howled angrily around the house all night.
10. When the White House called, the ambassador went at once.
11. Come to the dormitory and see what a cave I live in.
12. Dick was rather pleased when he won the new car in the contest.
13. Man does not live by bread alone.
14. Albert was as sharp as a tack this morning. He answered every question as soon as it
was asked.
15. If you are not happy with the services, go and talk to City Hall.
16. The river ate away the bank.
17. Keep overeating like that and pretty soon youll weigh a thousand pounds.
18. After she heard the good news, she was grinning like a mule eating briars.
19. The captain was in charge of one hundred horses.
20. Joe cried a little when he lost three thousand dollars.
21. I was wrong and Im ready to eat crow when I see them.
PRESUPPOSITION

1- That her turtle ran away made Emily very sad.


2- George regrets getting Mary pregnant.
3- The administration forgot that the academic support the students.
4- It is strange that the United States invaded Cambodia in 1970s
5- Isnt it strange that the United States invaded Cambodia in 1970s?
6- David wants more pop-corn.
7- David doesnt want more pop-corn.
8- We imagined we were in Hawaii.
9- He stopped smoking.
10- Why dont pigs have wings?
11- Who became Prime Minister in 1972?
12- They started complaining of the noise.
13- John realized that his car had been broken.
14- John didnt realize that his car had been broken.
15- You are late again.
IMPLICATURE
1. Carmen :
Did you buy the car ?
Patricia
:
It cost twice as much as I thought it would.
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11.

Robert
Gabriela:

:
Wheres the salad dressing ?
Weve run out of olive oil.

__________________________________________________________________________
2.

Linda :
Anna :

Are you going to Marks party tonight ?


My parents are in town.

__________________________________________________________________________
3.

Maggie
James

:
:

The bathrooms flooded !


Someone must have left the tap on.

__________________________________________________________________________
4.

Austin
Barbara

:
:

Want some fudge brownies ?


There must be 20,000 calories there.

__________________________________________________________________________
5.

Mark :
Eric :

How do you like your bath ?


Warm.

__________________________________________________________________________
6.

Doris :
Patrick

What do you think of this necklace and bracelet ?


:
The bracelet is beautiful.

__________________________________________________________________________
7.

Alice :
Max :

Have you seen my sweater ?


Theres a sweater on the sofa.

__________________________________________________________________________
8.

Paul :
Virginia

I didnt take it.


:
Why do you always lie ?

__________________________________________________________________________

9.

Rich :
Janet :

It works now.
When did Eric fix it ?

__________________________________________________________________________
10. Phil :
How did you do on these exams ?
Lois :
I failed physics.

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