English Etymology and Spelling Quiz

The word 'skeleton' was originally spelled as sceleton.

The spelling of the word 'nephew' changed due to its Latin source word nepos.

The majority pronunciation of 'nephew' today emphasizes the /v/ sound.

The spelling difference between 'dependent' and 'dependant' arises due to their grammatical functions.

The confusion between 'stationary' and 'stationery' is mainly due to the pronunciation differences in spoken English.

The Arabization of languages like Berber, Coptic, and Aramaic was primarily influenced by the spread of Christianity in the Middle East and North Africa.

The rise of nationalism in the 19th and 20th centuries led to the diversification and fragmentation of many languages, such as Hindi, Urdu, and Indonesian.

Convergent evolution in language refers to how two or more languages develop distinct grammatical or phonetic features as they evolve independently.

The development of written language throughout history has hindered linguistic change by preserving languages in their original forms.

Etymology as a field of study focuses on tracing the historical development of words and their meanings over time.