What is a hypernym?
a general word
What is a hyponym?
A specific word.
Give one example of a hypernym.
animal
Give one example of a hyponym.
dog
What is the hypernym of “cat” and “dog”?
animal
What is the hypernym of “noun,” “verb,” and “adjective”?
Parts of speech
How are hypernyms and hyponyms useful for organizing scientific terms in textbooks or databases?
They create a clear structure from general to specific, making learning and searching easier.
Why are hypernyms and hyponyms important in terminology?
They help organize terms, make definitions clear
Give a hypernym for “hammer,” “screwdriver,” and “saw.”
tool
Give an example of a hypernym–hyponym pair in transportation.
Hypernym: Vehicle; Hyponym: Bus
