A man is ordering a drink “ទឹកក្រូចមួយ” . However, the American waitress who has been working in Cambodia for 3 months brought him a glass of orange juice. However, the man says “No!” 1. What is the problem here? 2. Example/Non-Example
ទឹកក្រូច = Orange Juice ទឹកក្រូច = Soft Drinks (Fanta, Coke)
Explain the different meanings of the word ‘suck’. What are the two meanings of the word? This drink sucks. I sucked my thumb until I was seven. Conditions (if) Synonyms
If suck + object EX: the mosquito sucks my blood. If suck + (no object) EX: The man sucks. He is terrible.
The young man asked a grandma if she is using an Android or an Apple Smartphone. What is the problem with this question?
He did not consider his audience.
What is the different between "Vague" and "Ambiguous"?
Vague = unclear meaning, Ambiguous = more than one possible meaning
A foreigner, who just has been studying Khmer for two months, asks you if the word នឹង is just another spelling of the word និង. Examples/Non Examples Synonym/Translations
Will / And
What is an even number? Using conditions “if” to explain your answer
If it can be divided by 2
What are some factors to consider in order to clarify ideas skillfully? Name three.
1. Problem: Clear? Example? 2. Audience: background knowledge / need a different clarification? 3. Using sources of clarification: dictionary, experts, …..
What are the possible meanings (and contexts) for Teacher: Were you in class yesterday? Student: “ No, Teacher! ខ្ញុំចេញមុន!” And explain the difference (using conditions) or Synonyms/Translation.
Acne/Early
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