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Which of the following categories includes 'friends'?
Which of the following categories includes 'friends'?
What part of speech describes words that modify nouns?
What part of speech describes words that modify nouns?
Which of the following is an example of a verb?
Which of the following is an example of a verb?
Which part of speech is primarily used to take the place of nouns?
Which part of speech is primarily used to take the place of nouns?
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In the context of speech, which is an example of an adverb?
In the context of speech, which is an example of an adverb?
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What is the meaning of the word 'euthanasia'?
What is the meaning of the word 'euthanasia'?
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Which of the following best defines 'threshold'?
Which of the following best defines 'threshold'?
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What does 'bona fide' mean?
What does 'bona fide' mean?
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Identify the origin of 'patio'.
Identify the origin of 'patio'.
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Choose the correct definition of 'tontine'.
Choose the correct definition of 'tontine'.
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Which of the following processes forms the word 'brunch'?
Which of the following processes forms the word 'brunch'?
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What does the term 'clipping' refer to in word formation?
What does the term 'clipping' refer to in word formation?
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Which word formation process involves creating a new word by repeating a sound or syllable?
Which word formation process involves creating a new word by repeating a sound or syllable?
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What languages contributed to the roots of Old English?
What languages contributed to the roots of Old English?
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Which group migrated to England from Gaul, now known as France?
Which group migrated to England from Gaul, now known as France?
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When did the mixing of languages that formed Old English begin?
When did the mixing of languages that formed Old English begin?
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Which of the following words is NOT derived from Old English?
Which of the following words is NOT derived from Old English?
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Which tribes are known as the Teutonic people?
Which tribes are known as the Teutonic people?
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Which of the following options best represents the types of words formed from Old English?
Which of the following options best represents the types of words formed from Old English?
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What role did the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes play in the formation of English?
What role did the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes play in the formation of English?
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The Celts referred to themselves as:
The Celts referred to themselves as:
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Which part of speech is used to express an action, a condition, or a state of being?
Which part of speech is used to express an action, a condition, or a state of being?
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What part of speech modifies a noun or pronoun?
What part of speech modifies a noun or pronoun?
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Which part of speech serves to show the relationship between a noun and another word in the sentence?
Which part of speech serves to show the relationship between a noun and another word in the sentence?
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Which definition accurately describes an interjection?
Which definition accurately describes an interjection?
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Which of the following words is categorized as a conjunction?
Which of the following words is categorized as a conjunction?
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What is the main function of an adverb in a sentence?
What is the main function of an adverb in a sentence?
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What part of speech replaces a noun or another pronoun?
What part of speech replaces a noun or another pronoun?
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Identify the part of speech that refers to a word naming a person, place, thing, or idea.
Identify the part of speech that refers to a word naming a person, place, thing, or idea.
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In the sentence 'Gabriel borrowed his brother’s laptop for his online class', what part of speech is 'borrowed'?
In the sentence 'Gabriel borrowed his brother’s laptop for his online class', what part of speech is 'borrowed'?
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In the sentence 'We know spring is coming, for the river is beginning to thaw', what part of speech is 'for'?
In the sentence 'We know spring is coming, for the river is beginning to thaw', what part of speech is 'for'?
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In the sentence 'Everyone commended him for doing a great job during the conference', what part of speech is 'commended'?
In the sentence 'Everyone commended him for doing a great job during the conference', what part of speech is 'commended'?
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What is an example of a compound word?
What is an example of a compound word?
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In the sentence 'The principal of the school announced the new rules and regulations for the school year 2021-2022', what part of speech is 'new'?
In the sentence 'The principal of the school announced the new rules and regulations for the school year 2021-2022', what part of speech is 'new'?
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Which of the following is considered clipping?
Which of the following is considered clipping?
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In the phrase 'some of the members were angry', what part of speech is 'angry'?
In the phrase 'some of the members were angry', what part of speech is 'angry'?
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In the sentence 'A local ice-cream manufacturer is planning to release a new flavor', what part of speech is 'planning'?
In the sentence 'A local ice-cream manufacturer is planning to release a new flavor', what part of speech is 'planning'?
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In the sentence 'According to some researchers, research is both a learning and sharing process', what part of speech is 'both'?
In the sentence 'According to some researchers, research is both a learning and sharing process', what part of speech is 'both'?
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What is the meaning of acronyming in word formation?
What is the meaning of acronyming in word formation?
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In the sentence 'As people encounter different ways of life, they gradually alter their speech patterns', what part of speech is 'gradually'?
In the sentence 'As people encounter different ways of life, they gradually alter their speech patterns', what part of speech is 'gradually'?
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Which of these types of word formation involves repetition at the beginning and ending of words?
Which of these types of word formation involves repetition at the beginning and ending of words?
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What is included in the process of affixing?
What is included in the process of affixing?
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Which of the following represents an example of reduplicating?
Which of the following represents an example of reduplicating?
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What does the term 'abbreviating' refer to?
What does the term 'abbreviating' refer to?
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Study Notes
English Language History and Origin
- English evolved from a blend of Gaelic and Teutonic languages.
- Early settlers, including Celts, Angles, Saxons, and Jutes, contributed dialects.
- Old English, the foundation, comprised Germanic dialects spoken by various tribes.
- Loanwords are terms adopted from other languages (Latin, French, Greek, etc.).
- Processed words are developed through compounding, blending, clipping, etc.
Loanwords
- English borrowed words from many languages.
- Examples include Latin, French, Greek, Scandinavian, Indian, and Spanish.
- Latin: altar, jurisprudence
- French: accuse, brilliant
- Greek: atmosphere, catastrophe
- Scandinavian: window, anger
- Indian: yoga
- Spanish: rodeo, siesta
Processed Words (Word Formation)
- English words are created through several methods.
- Compounding: Combining two words (e.g., sunlight, fairy tale)
- Blending: Merging parts of words (e.g., brunch, smog)
- Clipping: Shortening a word (e.g., ad, exam)
- Acronyming: Forming words from the initials of phrases (e.g., SCUBA, LASER)
- Abbreviating: Shortening words (e.g., km, DNA)
- Reduplicating: Repetition of words or parts of words (e.g., wishy-washy, hanky-panky)
- Affixation: Adding prefixes or suffixes to modify words (e.g., irregular, learner)
Basic Concepts of Parts of Speech (English Proficiency 1)
- Words are classified into parts of speech based on their function in a sentence.
- Nouns: Name people, places, things, or ideas (e.g., president, country)
- Pronouns: Replace nouns or pronouns (e.g., he, she, it).
- Verbs: Express actions, conditions, or states of being (e.g., held, is).
- Adjectives: Modify nouns or pronouns (e.g., irate, cold).
- Adverbs: Modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs (e.g., immediately).
- Prepositions: Show relationships between words (e.g., toward, in).
- Conjunctions: Connect words or groups of words (e.g., so, and).
- Interjections: Express feelings or emotions (e.g., good grief!).
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Explore the fascinating evolution of the English language, from its Gaelic and Teutonic roots to the diverse influences of loanwords. Learn about the contribution of various tribes and how processed words are formed through compounding and blending. This quiz covers the key concepts and examples that illustrate the richness of English vocabulary.
