Question

Two sentences are given below: I. I was in Boston last winter, and I found it really cold \underline{there}.
II. \underline{Here}, have some tea!
Pick the CORRECT option with respect to the underlined adverbs.

• A. In sentence I, the adverb has an endophoric reference, while in sentence II the adverb has an exophoric reference.
• B. In both sentences I and II, the adverbs have endophoric references.
• C. In sentence I, the adverb has exophoric reference, while in sentence II the adverb has an endophoric reference.
• D. In both sentences I and II, the adverbs have exophoric references.

Hint:

Remember: - If the meaning is clear from within the text itself → Endophoric. - If the meaning depends on the external context/situation → Exophoric.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall the definitions - Endophoric reference: Refers to something within the text/discourse itself. - Exophoric reference: Refers to something outside the text, relying on the situational context. Step 2: Analyze sentence I - Sentence: "I was in Boston last winter, and I found it really cold \underline{there}." - The word "there" clearly refers back to Boston (already mentioned in the text). - Hence, "there" is an endophoric reference. Step 3: Analyze sentence II - Sentence: "\underline{Here}, have some tea!" - The word "here" refers to the physical space/situation where the speaker and listener are present. - This information is not provided within the text but depends on the context of the situation. - Hence, "here" is an exophoric reference. Step 4: Verify options - Only option (A) matches: Sentence I → endophoric, Sentence II → exophoric. \[ \boxed{\text{Correct Answer: (A)}} \]