Version A
(intended for native speakers of English only)
Please provide the following information:Age: □ 19-24, □ 25-30, □ 31+
Education: □ Primary, □ Secondary, □ College/University, □ Higher Gender: □ Female, □ Male
Field of education (please specify): ………
Remarks: ………..
Instructions : Imagine that someone (such as a foreigner) does not understand the meaning of a word and asks you to explain the meaning of the items below. Please write the short and quick answers you would give them if asked the following questions in the street: What does
… mean? Explain the meaning of…. The content you provide remains fully anonymous.
1. to kick 2. a storm 3. black 4. enchanted 5. education 6. to be
nervous 7. to dream 8. beautiful 9. to lie 10. the sun 11. envy 12. to sneeze 13. a glance 14. to play 15. brilliant
16. an aquarium 17. a nation
18. wicked 19. a hammer
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20. a television
Thank you very much for your input in the study. On completing the form you should be informed of its purpose. If you are interested in obtaining more information on the study, please visit www.langaid.eu/the_study. If you have any further comments, please feel free to contact me at mfjaworski@ifa.amu.edu.pl
Mateusz Fabiszewski-Jaworski
Department of Lexicology and Lexicography School of English
Adam Mickiewicz University al. Niepodległości 4
61-874 Poznań, Poland
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