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Froggy Jumps TYPES OF DEFINITIONSOnline version Test your knowledge on the various types of definitions in this fun quiz game! by Irene Lara 1 What is the difference between extensional and cognitive definitions? a "Extensional" explain what the thing is and "cognitive" explain the name of the thing. b "Extensional" are used in daily contexts while "cognitive" appear in dictionaries. c "Extensional" appear in dictionaries while "cognitive" are used in daily contexts. 2 Which of the following are types of cognitive definitions? a Synonymy, extensional and contextual. b Ostension, synonymy and typical exemplar. c Real, ostension and genus and differentia. 3 What type of definition is it?: “Water consists of two hydrogen atom and one oxygen atom”. a Real definition b Nominal definition c Definition by ostension 4 Which of the following options represents a nominal definition of the word “gold”? a It is a chemical element with a symbol Au and atomic number 79. b Gold is a yellow-colored precious metal that is highly values in jewellery. c Gold has a unique atomic structure that gives it its electrical conductivity. 5 Why does the definition of “bachelor” as “unmarried man” fail? a Because the word “bachelor” has lost its original meaning. b Because it includes all married men. c Because there are unmarried men we do not consider “bachelors”, such as the Pope or a widower. 6 Which of the following is an example of definition by ostension? a Explaining that a chair is something you sit on. b Pointing to a chair and saying “this is a chair”. c Reading the dictionary definition of “chair”. 7 What type of definition is it?: The teacher shows a piece of chalk and says: “This is a chalk”. a Definition by ostension b Definition by typical exemplar c Definition by genus and differentia 8 What is one major limitation of ostensive definitions? a They are too precise to be used in daily life. b They often include synonyms that the learner may not understand either. c They only rely on pointing, which only works when the object is present and clearly identifiable. 9 Saying ‘cat, horse, dog…’ to refer to the term ‘animal’, what kind of definition would it be? a Definition by ostension b Definition by typical exemplar c Real definition 10 What type of definition is it?: ‘the thing you do when you are very sad and tears come out’. a Definition by context b Definition by genus and differentia c Definition by synonymy 11 What does Wierzbicka propose as a solution to the problem of definitions? a To completely abandon the use of definitions in semantics. b Use synonyms instead of definitions. c To create longer and more detailed definitions than dictionaries. 12 Which of the following is a correct definition by genus and differentia for “triangle”? a A triangle is a shape that is used in geometry. b A triangle is a polygon with three sides. c A triangle is a figure that looks like a mountain. 13 What type of definition is it?: A dictionary is a book that lists words and their meanings. a Definition by ostension b Definition by context or typical exemplar c Definition by genus and differentia 14 What is a key limitation of using “genus and differentia” definitions for cognitive purposes? a “Genus and differentia” definitions are always too vague to be useful. b “Genus and differentia” definitions rely on familiar examples, which may confuse the learner. c “GD” definitions presuppose the user already understands the terms used in the genus and differentia 15 Which of the following is a good example of defining a word by synonymy? a Define “sad” as “a feeling of emotional discomfort due to external circumstances”. b Define “sad” as “unhappy”. c Define “sad” as “the opposite of happy”. 16 What is “definition by synonymy”? a Defining a word by providing a word with a similar meaning. b Defining a word by using a dictionary. c Defining a word through its grammatical category. 17 Which of the following is a potential weakness of definition by synonymy? a Synonyms are too technical. b Synonyms rarely mean exactly the same thing. c Synonyms are not allowed in formal definitions.

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TYPES OF DEFINITIONSOnline version

by Irene Lara

What is the difference between extensional and cognitive definitions?

Which of the following are types of cognitive definitions?

What type of definition is it?: “Water consists of two hydrogen atom and one oxygen atom”.

Which of the following options represents a nominal definition of the word “gold”?

Why does the definition of “bachelor” as “unmarried man” fail?

Which of the following is an example of definition by ostension?

What type of definition is it?: The teacher shows a piece of chalk and says: “This is a chalk”.

What is one major limitation of ostensive definitions?

Saying ‘cat, horse, dog…’ to refer to the term ‘animal’, what kind of definition would it be?

What type of definition is it?: ‘the thing you do when you are very sad and tears come out’.

What does Wierzbicka propose as a solution to the problem of definitions?

Which of the following is a correct definition by genus and differentia for “triangle”?

What type of definition is it?: A dictionary is a book that lists words and their meanings.

What is a key limitation of using “genus and differentia” definitions for cognitive purposes?

Which of the following is a good example of defining a word by synonymy?

What is “definition by synonymy”?

Which of the following is a potential weakness of definition by synonymy?