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True or False

Indicate in the space provided whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).



1

The use of neutral language in a statement guaranttes that the claim is true.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
2

When a term's meaning gives rise to difficult "borderline" cases, it is said to be vague.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
3

Whether or not a term is overly general usually depends on the context in which it is used.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
4

If a word has two or more distinct meanings, it is ambiguous no matter what the context in which the word is used.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
5

Ambiguities that result from uncertainty about the meaning of an individual word or phrase are called semantic ambiguities.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
6

When an author expresses what they mean by a word, they are giving a stipulative definition.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
7

Dictonaries provide definitions that are usually reliable because they describe the way words are universally used in all times.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
8

When developing a definition by genus and difference, it is important to make sure your defintion is neither too broad nor too narrow.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
9

A good definition should use only one of the methods discussed in the text
A)TRUE
B)FALSE
10

A word's connotation includes the images and feelings associated with the word.
A)TRUE
B)FALSE