Question

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match each definition of the word literal with the sentence that best illustrates its meaning.

sentences
the translation device gave a literal translation.
equality in the literal sense is unreasonable.
the common text lql lacks a literal meaning.
the witness told the literal truth before the judge.

definitions
sticking to the primary meaning of a term
relating to or expressed in letters
reproduced word for word
free from exaggeration or embellishment

Explanation:

1. For "The translation device gave a literal translation" - A literal translation means translating word for word, so match with "reproduced word for word".
2. For "Equality in the literal sense is unreasonable" - "Literal sense" here refers to the primary, straightforward meaning of a term, so match with "sticking to the primary meaning of a term".
3. For "The common text LQL lacks a literal meaning" - If a text lacks a literal meaning, it might be free from exaggeration or embellishment (since literal meaning is straightforward, lacking it could mean not having those additions), so match with "free from exaggeration or embellishment".
4. For "The witness told the literal truth before the judge" - "Literal truth" here can be related to being expressed in a straightforward, letter - by - letter (in terms of the actual facts) way, so match with "relating to or expressed in letters".

Answer:

• "The translation device gave a literal translation" - reproduced word for word
• "Equality in the literal sense is unreasonable" - sticking to the primary meaning of a term
• "The common text LQL lacks a literal meaning" - free from exaggeration or embellishment
• "The witness told the literal truth before the judge" - relating to or expressed in letters