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Learning to Sportscast: A Test of Grounded Language Acquisition David Chen Advisor: Raymond Mooney Research Preparation Exam August 21, 2008 Semantics of Language The meaning of words, phrases, etc Crucial in communications Semantics of Language The meaning of words, phrases, etc Crucial in communications Example: “Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas blocks the ball” Merriam-Webster: (transitive verb) to interfere usually legitimately with (as an opponent) in various games or sports WordNet: (v) parry, deflect Grounding Language Casillas blocks the ball Grounding Language Casillas blocks