Question

In the given sentences, the semantic relationship of hyponymy can be found in between _________. (i) The thing in the grass is a small snake.
(ii) The thing in the grass is a small reptile.

• A. reptile : grass
• B. grass : snake
• C. snake : reptile
• D. small : snake

Hint:

In hyponymy, the more specific term (hyponym) is related to a broader category (hypernym), as in the case of "snake" and "reptile."

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding Hyponymy.
Hyponymy is a semantic relationship where one word (the hyponym) refers to a more specific concept under a broader category (the hypernym). In this case, "snake" is a specific type of "reptile," making the correct relationship between them one of hyponymy.
Step 2: Analyze the options.
- (A) reptile : grass: This is incorrect because "grass" is not a category under which "reptile" falls.
- (B) grass : snake: This is incorrect because "grass" is not a broader category of "snake."
- (C) snake : reptile: This is correct since "snake" is a type of "reptile," which forms a hyponymic relationship.
- (D) small : snake: This is incorrect because "small" is not a category under "snake" in terms of hyponymy.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The correct answer is (C) snake : reptile, as it correctly represents a hyponymic relationship.