Question

Pyñiahap ïa ka Thup I bad ka Thup II. \[ \begin{array}{|l|l|} \hline {LIST I (Thup I)} & {LIST II (Thup II)} \\ \hline A. \ \text{Sem sniang, klur lam, lling syiem} & I. \ \text{Metaphorical compound} \\ B. \ \text{Simladieng, khrapei, sewblandat} & II. \ \text{Genetive compound} \\ C. \ \text{Langhorot, paldikar, lehsei} & III. \ \text{Hybrid} \\ D. \ \text{Maw it, sohplom, jok lum} & IV. \ \text{Opaque compound} \\ \hline \end{array} \]

• (A) - I, (B) - III, (C) - IV, (D) - II
• (A) - IV, (B) - II, (C) - III, (D) - I
• (A) - II, (B) - I, (C) - III, (D) - IV
• (A) - IV, (B) - I, (C) - II, (D) - III

Hint:

In Khasi, metaphorical compounds carry symbolic meaning, while opaque compounds lose the original sense of their parts.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding compounds in Khasi grammar.
A compound word combines two or more words to create a new meaning. In Khasi, compounds are classified into different types based on their structure and semantics.
Step 2: Explanation of each compound type.
- (A) Sem sniang, klur lam, lling syiem – Metaphorical compound: These convey figurative or symbolic meaning rather than literal, hence metaphorical.
- (B) Simladieng, khrapei, sewblandat – Hybrid: These are formed by combining native and borrowed elements from other languages, fitting the hybrid class.
- (C) Langhorot, paldikar, lehsei – Opaque compound: The meanings of the individual words are lost or not directly related to the whole expression.
- (D) Maw it, sohplom, jok lum – Genetive compound: These show possession or belonging, thus belonging to the genetive category.
Step 3: Analysis.
Khasi compounds are both morphological and semantic constructions.
Their meaning often depends on figurative use, etymology, or syntactic blending.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Hence, the correct match is (A) - I, (B) - III, (C) - IV, (D) - II.