Which of the following is NOT listed as an area of meaning in a notional syllabus?

• A. Frequency
• B. Location
• C. Duration
• D. Tone

Answer: (D)

In a notional syllabus, meaning is organized around notions such as frequency, location, and duration—the ways we express information about time and space. Tone, while important for how something is said, is a matter of attitude or style rather than a content notion of meaning, so it isn't listed as an area of meaning. So you would practice asking about frequency ("How often..."), location ("Where is..."), and duration ("How long..."), but tone is conveyed through delivery and word choice rather than a separate meaning category.