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Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct placement of a descriptive adjective in Spanish for emphasis?
Which of the following sentences demonstrates the correct placement of a descriptive adjective in Spanish for emphasis?
- Un gran hombre. (correct)
- Un pequeno hombre.
- Un hombre pequeno.
- Un hombre grande.
In French, the negation of a verb typically involves placing 'pas' before the verb.
In French, the negation of a verb typically involves placing 'pas' before the verb.
False (B)
What is the primary difference in forming yes/no questions between Spanish and English, as discussed in content?
What is the primary difference in forming yes/no questions between Spanish and English, as discussed in content?
Spanish does not typically use an auxiliary verb.
In Norwegian, the word 'ikke' is used to indicate ______.
In Norwegian, the word 'ikke' is used to indicate ______.
Match the language with its typical method of forming the future tense:
Match the language with its typical method of forming the future tense:
Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of 'false friends' in the context of language learning?
Which of the following is the MOST accurate description of 'false friends' in the context of language learning?
In both French and Spanish, adjectives generally come before nouns, similar to English.
In both French and Spanish, adjectives generally come before nouns, similar to English.
What is the grammatical term for the basic sentence structure shared by English, French, Spanish, and Norwegian?
What is the grammatical term for the basic sentence structure shared by English, French, Spanish, and Norwegian?
A word that looks and means the same across multiple languages is called a(n) ________.
A word that looks and means the same across multiple languages is called a(n) ________.
Match the language with with its typical adjective placement in relation to the noun.
Match the language with with its typical adjective placement in relation to the noun.
If you see the word 'actual' in a French text, which of the following English words should you NOT assume it means?
If you see the word 'actual' in a French text, which of the following English words should you NOT assume it means?
How does Norwegian typically handle the spelling of words borrowed from other languages, such as English, compared to French or Spanish?
How does Norwegian typically handle the spelling of words borrowed from other languages, such as English, compared to French or Spanish?
Exact cognates always have identical pronunciations across different languages.
Exact cognates always have identical pronunciations across different languages.
Flashcards
Adjective Placement Emphasis
Adjective Placement Emphasis
Descriptive adjectives may precede the noun for emphasis (e.g., 'un gran hombre' - a great man).
Negation in Languages
Negation in Languages
French uses 'ne...pas' around the verb, Spanish uses 'no' before the verb, while English and Norwegian use a single negation word ('not', 'ikke').
Forming Questions
Forming Questions
English and Norwegian often use verb inversion or auxiliary verbs ('Do you like?/ Liker du?'). French uses inversion or 'est-ce que', while Spanish often uses no auxiliary.
Future Tense Formation
Future Tense Formation
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Cognates
Cognates
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Exact Cognates
Exact Cognates
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Near Cognates
Near Cognates
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False Friends
False Friends
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SVO Word Order
SVO Word Order
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Adjective Placement
Adjective Placement
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English Adjective Placement
English Adjective Placement
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French/Spanish Adjective Placement
French/Spanish Adjective Placement
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Study Notes
- Cognates are words that share similar looks and meanings across languages, aiding in vocabulary expansion.
Exact Cognates
- Exact cognates have identical spellings but potentially different pronunciations.
- Examples include "actor," "animal," "hotel," "family," "hospital," "banana," and "radio" in English, French, and, Spanish.
- Norwegian follows English spelling conventions closely, as seen in words like "hotell," "banan," and "radio".
- Both French and Spanish often feature silent letters or accents that are not present in the English versions of exact cognates.
Near Cognates
- Near cognates exhibit slight spelling variations from each other yet remain recognizable.
- Examples include "tourist," "telephone," "music," "problem," and "elegant" in English, French, and Spanish.
- French and Spanish frequently incorporate suffixes like "-ique" and "-encia."
- Norwegian simplifies words and often matches English closely.
False Friends
- False friends appear to be cognates but carry different meanings.
- "Librairie" and "LibrerÃa" translate to "bookstore," while "library" means something else.
- "Sensible" means "sensitive".
- "Fabrique" and "Fábrica" translate to "factory," not "fabric".
- "Actuel" and "Actual" translate to "current", not "actual".
- Norwegian words often align more with English in many cases.
Word Order (SVO)
- English, French, Spanish, and Norwegian follow Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) word order.
- Example: "I see the house" translates directly in word order across these languages.
- French and Spanish occasionally allow for flexibility, particularly in poetry.
Adjective Placement
- In English and Norwegian, adjectives precede the noun (e.g., "the red car," "den røde bilen").
- In French and Spanish, adjectives typically follow the noun (e.g., "la voiture rouge," "el coche rojo").
- Some descriptive adjectives may come before in Spanish & French when emphasizing.
Negation
- English and Norwegian employ a single negation word ("not," "ikke").
- French uses "ne...pas" around the verb.
- Spanish uses "no" before the verb.
Forming Questions (Yes/No)
- English and Norwegian use verb inversion.
- French uses inversion or "est-ce que."
- Spanish omits auxiliaries.
Future Tense
- French and Spanish use both inflected future tense and "going to" future constructions.
- Norwegian and English prefer helping verbs.
Key Grammar Similarities
| Feature | English | French | Spanish | Norwegian |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Word Order (SVO) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Adjective Placement | Before | After | After | Before |
| Negation | Not | Ne...pas | No | Ikke |
| Question Formation | Do you eat? | Manges-tu ? | ¿Comes? | Spiser du? |
| Future Tense | Will eat / Going to eat | Mangerai / Vais manger | Comeré / Voy a comer | Vil spise / Skal spise |
Final Study Tips
- Use cognates to start learning vocabulary, this helps make learning words faster.
- Focus on master common grammar patterns such as word order, negation, and adjective placement.
- Identify false friends to avoid confusion and incorrect usage.
- Compare languages side by side makes patterns clear.
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Description
Explore cognates: words with similar forms and meanings across languages. Learn about exact cognates with identical spellings, near cognates with slight variations, and false friends that can mislead. Examples in English, French, Spanish, and Norwegian are provided.
