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________ abound in geography: the city of Alexandria is named after Al
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Updated on: 17 Aug 2025, 03:09
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_____ abound in geography: the city of Alexandria is named after Alexander the Great; Leopoldville, the former name of Kinshasa, is named after King Leopold II of Belgium.
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| A. eponyms |
| B. derivatives |
| C. metaphors | D. tropes | E. diminutives |
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Re: ________ abound in geography: the city of Alexandria is named after Al
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06 Aug 2025, 20:00
06 Aug 2025, 20:00
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I believe A is right. Eponym is a name or noun formed after a person.
Re: ________ abound in geography: the city of Alexandria is named after Al
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17 Aug 2025, 03:09
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The correct answer for Blank (i) is A. eponyms.
Explanation
The sentence provides examples of places named after people.
- A. eponyms: An eponym is a person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named. The examples given perfectly match this definition: Alexandria (place) is named after Alexander the Great (person), and Leopoldville (place) is named after King Leopold II (person).
- B. derivatives: A derivative is a word or a thing that is based on another source. While the city names are derived from the people's names, "eponyms" is the more specific and accurate term for this naming convention.
- C. metaphors: A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. This is not the case here.
- D. tropes: A trope is a figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression. This is too broad and does not fit the specific naming pattern.
- E. diminutives: A diminutive is a shortened form of a name, often used to express affection. This is incorrect. The names are not shortened forms.
Explanation
The sentence provides examples of places named after people.
- A. eponyms: An eponym is a person after whom a discovery, invention, place, or other thing is named. The examples given perfectly match this definition: Alexandria (place) is named after Alexander the Great (person), and Leopoldville (place) is named after King Leopold II (person).
- B. derivatives: A derivative is a word or a thing that is based on another source. While the city names are derived from the people's names, "eponyms" is the more specific and accurate term for this naming convention.
- C. metaphors: A metaphor is a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable. This is not the case here.
- D. tropes: A trope is a figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression. This is too broad and does not fit the specific naming pattern.
- E. diminutives: A diminutive is a shortened form of a name, often used to express affection. This is incorrect. The names are not shortened forms.
