Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone)

Overview

Welcome to the topic of Lexis, where we explore the vocabulary that makes up the English language. Our goal is to understand the concept of lexis, which forms the foundation of effective communication.

What You'll Learn:

Identify Lexical Items: Learn to identify and distinguish between different types of lexical items. This includes words and phrases that constitute the vocabulary of a language.

Expand Vocabulary: Explore various fields of human activity to expand your vocabulary. This exposure will help you communicate confidently and proficiently across different domains.

Utilize Idiomatic Expressions: Discover the importance of idioms in adding color and depth to language. Learn to recognize and use idiomatic expressions effectively, enhancing your ability to express yourself creatively and fluently.

Understand Structural Elements: Develop a keen understanding of structural elements such as sequence of tenses, pronoun-antecedent agreement, and preposition usage. These elements are crucial for grammatical accuracy in both written and spoken English.

Comprehend Figurative Language: Focus on figurative language usage, learning to differentiate between literal and figurative expressions. This will elevate your linguistic proficiency and improve your ability to interpret and appreciate nuanced forms of expression.

Why This Matters:

This course material aims to equip you with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in understanding and using lexis. By navigating through lexical items, idiomatic expressions, structural elements, and figurative language, you'll become a proficient user of the English language, ready for success in your academic pursuits and beyond.

Explore this material to enhance your vocabulary and communication skills, making you a more effective and confident communicator.

Objectives

  1. Expand vocabulary through exposure to various fields of human activity
  2. Identify and distinguish between different types of lexical items
  3. Recognize and utilize idiomatic expressions effectively
  4. Enhance comprehension of figurative language
  5. Develop skills in answering objective and multiple choice questions on lexis
  6. Understand the concept of lexis
  7. Master structural elements of English language

Lesson Note

Lexis, the study of vocabulary, plays a crucial role in mastering the English language, particularly in diverse linguistic environments like Nigeria, Gambia, and Sierra Leone. This lesson aims to enhance students' vocabulary, comprehension, and usage of lexical items, idiomatic expressions, and figurative language while developing their skills in recognizing and employing these elements effectively.

Lesson Evaluation

Congratulations on completing the lesson on Lexis (Nigeria, Gambia & Sierra Leone). Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.

You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.

Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.

  1. Identify the antonym of the word 'brave'. A. Cowardly B. Timid C. Fearless D. Courageous Answer: A. Cowardly
  2. Choose the synonym for the word 'vivid'. A. Dull B. Faint C. Colorful D. Plain Answer: C. Colorful
  3. Select the correct meaning for the idiom 'hit the nail on the head'. A. To hit someone with a nail B. To strike accurately at a target C. To fail at hammering a nail D. To succeed in reaching a goal Answer: B. To strike accurately at a target
  4. Pick the appropriate preposition to complete the sentence: "She is allergic ____ cats." A. With B. In C. To D. For Answer: C. To
  5. Choose the word that best fits in the sentence: "The children played in the _____ all day." A. Lake B. Park C. Classroom D. Beach Answer: B. Park

Recommended Books

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
Subtitle 9th Edition
Publisher Oxford University Press
Year 2015
ISBN 978-0194799003
Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English
Longman Student Grammar of Spoken and Written English
Subtitle Workbook
Publisher Longman
Year 2002
ISBN 978-0582539425

Past Questions

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JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2024 (Click to take full assessment)

Question 1 Report

The passage below has gaps. Following each gap, four options are provided. Choose the most appropriate option for each gap.

One way in which we come to see monolingual standard languages as the norm and __6__ [A. deviations B. aberrations C. criticisms D. deviants] from the imagined monolingual standard language as aberrant, and remember each individual __7__ [A. repertoire B. word C. idea D. statement] is a deviation but repertoires characterised by greater deviation as problematic is through the close association between language and place. You would have seen maps that map languages into territory. You probably can __8__ [A. write B. set C. conjure D. let] in your mind a map of the Americas where almost all of North America is __9__ [A. known B.  coded C. accepted D. conceded] for English except for a bit of French in East Canada, more than half of Central and South America would be coded for Spanish, the other big chunk (Brazil) for Portuguese, and three tiny __10__ [A. havens B. colonies C. isles D. pockets] of English, Dutch and French where the states of Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana are located in addition to maps based on the __11__ [A. national B. common C. local D regional] language of a state, you would be able to find more fine-grained maps that map traditional minority languages into a particular territory. Language maps do not only inform us about global language distributions; they also fulfil a __12__ [A. interactive B. discursive C. intuitive D. reclusive] function, they establish a __13__ [A. plan B. wedge C. bridge D. link] between language and territory as a central and normal way to think about language use. The territorial __14__ [A. principle B. concept C. perception D. technique] is foundational to most thinking about linguistic justice because it __15__ [A. undergirds B. undermines C. underestimate D. underserved] linguistic legislation.

(Source: Ingrid Piler, 2016 p. 33, Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice. Oxford, Oxford University Press)

Select the option that best fills the gap labelled 14

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