Semantics and Homonyms QuizOnline version Test your knowledge of semantics and homonyms with this quiz game! by Mahmoud Alhadidi 1 What is the study of meaning in language called? a Syntax b Semantics c Phonetics d Pragmatics 2 Which term refers to words that sound the same but have different meanings? a Synonyms b Antonyms c Homonyms d Homophones 3 What is the term for words that have the same spelling but different meanings? a Synonyms b Homographs c Antonyms d Homophones 4 Which of the following is an example of a homonym? a Happy and Joyful b Bank (financial institution) and bank (side of a river) c Big and Small d Fast and Slow 5 What is the term for words that have similar meanings? a Homophones b Synonyms c Antonyms d Homonyms 6 Which of the following is an example of a homophone? a Fast and Slow b Big and Small c Flower and Flour d Happy and Sad 7 What is the opposite of the word 'hot'? a Warm b Cool c Freezing d Cold 8 Which term refers to words that have opposite meanings? a Homonyms b Synonyms c Antonyms d Homophones 9 What is the term for the arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences in a language? a Phonetics b Pragmatics c Semantics d Syntax 10 Which of the following is an example of a homograph? a Bow (to bend) and bow (a weapon) b Bear (animal) and Bear (endure) c Tear (rip) and Tear (cry) d Lead (metal) and Lead (guide)