Question

'Addressing' means ____.
a) writing a note
b) writing a letter
c) talking
d) name someone (in a specified way) when talking to them.

Answer 1

Hint: A definition is a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol. For example, the definition of ‘meaning’ is- the message that is intended or expressed or signified.

Complete answer:
In the given question, we have to find out which of the options are in accordance with the definition of ‘addressing’.
‘Addressing’ is defined as (linguistics) a mode, manner, or form of direct one's speech to an audience. It is a verb which means to address or apply oneself to something, direct one's efforts towards something, such as a question.
Let us thus analyze the options given to us in this question:
Option (a.), 'writing a note', refers to simply penning a note as the meaning of ‘addressing’.
Therefore, option (a.) is incorrect as it is not relevant to the definition of ‘addressing’ as given above.

Option (b.), ‘writing a letter', refers to simply penning a letter as the meaning of ‘addressing’.
Therefore, option (b.) is incorrect as it is not relevant to the definition of ‘addressing’ as given above.

Option (c.), ‘talking', refers to an exchange of ideas via conversation.
Therefore, option (c.) is incorrect as it is not relevant to the definition of ‘addressing’ as given above.

Option (d.), ‘name someone (in a specified way) when talking to them', is correct as it is indicated by the definition of ‘addressing’.

Note:
In this question, it will be helpful for the students to remember that a letter can be ‘addressed’ to a person. However, the entire action of ‘writing’ a letter does not mean addressing. Both are different verbs.