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    Introduction 1. Determination of Homonymy 2. Classification of Homonyms A. The standard way of classification (given by I.V. Arnold) a) Homonyms proper b) Homophones c) Homographs B. Classification given by A.I. Smirnitsky a) Full homonyms b) Partial homonyms C. Other aspects of classification 3. Sources of Homonymy 4. Problems of Homonymy a) Distinguishing homonymy from polysemy b) Different meanings of the same homonym in terms of distribution c) Difference between patterned and non-patterned

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    Classification of homonyms 1.3 Diachronically approach of homonyms 1.4 Synchronically approach in studying homonyms CHAPTER II. 2.1 ETYMOLOGICAL AND SEMANTIC CRITERIA IN POLYSEMY AND HOMONYMY 2.2 Modern methods of investigating homonyms 2.3 The two main sources of homonymy are: 2.4 Polysemy and Homonymy: Etymological and Semantic Criteria 2.5 Typological analysis of homonymy and polysemy in three languages III. CONCLUSION IV. THE LIST OF USED LITERATURE

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    Rose narrating. I think Rose keeps her list of homonyms because she has an obsession with homonyms and it keeps her occupied. She keeps the list in alphabetical order and so‚ when she thinks of a new homonym and there is no space she has to rewrite it. Throughout the story‚ we also learn that Rose is Autistic and she finds comfort in words and numbers. Rose does not use a computer because she and her father cannot afford to buy one. Rose is different from most kids her age. She has Autism‚ which means

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    Science‚ Youth and Sport of Ukraine Sumy State University Report “Homonyms and antonyms” Translation Department fulfilled by the second-year student Iryna Dyachenko Research supervisor G.Chulanova Sumy‚ 2012 Homonyms “Words identical in form but quite different in their meaning and distribution are called homonyms” [1‚ 74]. “Homonym is a word that is spelt like another word (or pronounced like it) but which has a

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    Technical Writing Bautista‚ Ma. Joydel D. FM09205 Prof. Anitha Dela Cruz Pseudo homonyms This is words that are similar in sound but different in meaning and spelling. Examples: write/right : Please write your name. Are you right handed?  no/know: No dogs are allowed here. Do you know the answer?  new/knew: She has a new dog. Dad knew how to make omelets.  eye/I: I enjoy reading. The

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    This paper discusses the art of translation from English language into Macedonian language‚ precisely the difficulty that Macedonian translator might face if not aware of the complexity and importance of the process of translation. This unawareness is the leading reason for many common mistakes in English-Macedonian translation. At the very beginning I would like to pay attention on attitudes that linguists have about the process of translation. As Nida defines‚ translation consists of providing

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    Online sources about homonyms‚ heteronyms‚ homographs: ➢ HOMONYMS are words that sound alike but have different meanings. o Homophones are a type of homonym that also sound alike and have different meanings‚ but have different spellings. ➢ HOMOGRAPHS are words that are spelled the same but have different meanings.  o Heteronyms are a type of homograph that are also spelled the same and have different meanings‚ but sound different. ➢ WORDS THAT BOTH SOUND THE SAME AND ARE

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    Predilection- a preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something. Parochial- of or relating to a church parish. Repressions- the action of subduing someone or something by force. Vengeance- Infliction of punishment in return for a wrong committed. retribution. Injunctions- an authoritative warning or order. Obscene- Of the portrayal or description of sexual matters‚ offensive or disgusting by accepted standards of morality and decency. Abominations- a thing that causes

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    English as a Common Ground Shaun Porraz ENG 122 Rozlyn Truss-Linder September 12‚ 2012 English as a Common Ground English as a common ground is so that Americans can understand what is being spoken to each other. Americans should be able to communicate and read any material out in this country without wondering what is being said. Foreigners or non-English speaking citizens are increasingly becoming more segregated‚ creating poverty- stricken areas. The creation of

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    Below are some of the most common English mistakes made by ESL students‚ in speech and in writing. Wrong | I have visited Niagara Falls last weekend. | Right | I visited Niagara Falls last weekend. | 1. Wrong | The woman which works here is from Japan. | Right | The woman who works here is from Japan. | 2. Wrong | She’s married with a dentist. | Right | She’s married to a dentist. | 3. Wrong | She was boring in the class. | Right | She was bored in the class

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