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Which of the following languages has NOT contributed loanwords to English?
Which of the following languages has NOT contributed loanwords to English?
Loanwords in English only come from European languages.
Loanwords in English only come from European languages.
False
Name one process, aside from borrowing, that has contributed to the growth of the English language.
Name one process, aside from borrowing, that has contributed to the growth of the English language.
Compounding
The word 'yoga' is a loanword borrowed from _____ language.
The word 'yoga' is a loanword borrowed from _____ language.
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Match the loanwords with their language of origin:
Match the loanwords with their language of origin:
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Which of the following is NOT a part of speech?
Which of the following is NOT a part of speech?
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Adverbs are used to modify nouns.
Adverbs are used to modify nouns.
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List two examples of verbs.
List two examples of verbs.
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The word 'happy' is an example of a ______.
The word 'happy' is an example of a ______.
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Match the following parts of speech with their definitions:
Match the following parts of speech with their definitions:
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Which part of speech connects words or groups of words?
Which part of speech connects words or groups of words?
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An adjective modifies a verb.
An adjective modifies a verb.
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What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?
What is the function of a preposition in a sentence?
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She _____ called her parents immediately after hearing the news.
She _____ called her parents immediately after hearing the news.
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Match the parts of speech with their definitions:
Match the parts of speech with their definitions:
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What is the origin of the word 'patio'?
What is the origin of the word 'patio'?
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The term 'euthanasia' refers to an easy death.
The term 'euthanasia' refers to an easy death.
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Which sentence contains an interjection?
Which sentence contains an interjection?
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All verbs must express an action.
All verbs must express an action.
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What is the meaning of the word 'bona fide'?
What is the meaning of the word 'bona fide'?
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Give an example of an adverb.
Give an example of an adverb.
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The origin of the word 'threshold' is _____.
The origin of the word 'threshold' is _____.
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Match the following words to their correct meanings:
Match the following words to their correct meanings:
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Which of the following is an example of compounding?
Which of the following is an example of compounding?
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Which of the following terms is associated with the concept of a financial pool benefiting surviving members?
Which of the following terms is associated with the concept of a financial pool benefiting surviving members?
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Acronyming involves creating a word from the first letters of a phrase.
Acronyming involves creating a word from the first letters of a phrase.
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What does 'smog' represent in terms of word formation?
What does 'smog' represent in terms of word formation?
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The word 'threshold' has roots in Latin.
The word 'threshold' has roots in Latin.
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The process of shortening 'advertisement' to 'ad' is known as __________.
The process of shortening 'advertisement' to 'ad' is known as __________.
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What are the components of the word 'bona fide'?
What are the components of the word 'bona fide'?
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Match the following word formation processes with their examples:
Match the following word formation processes with their examples:
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Which word formation process involves adding a suffix?
Which word formation process involves adding a suffix?
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In reduplicating, words are formed by repeating parts of themselves.
In reduplicating, words are formed by repeating parts of themselves.
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Give an example of an inflected form of the word 'pure'.
Give an example of an inflected form of the word 'pure'.
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What part of speech is the italicized word in the sentence: 'Gabriel borrowed his brother’s laptop for his online class.'?
What part of speech is the italicized word in the sentence: 'Gabriel borrowed his brother’s laptop for his online class.'?
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The word 'commended' in the sentence 'Everyone commended him for doing a great job during the conference.' is a noun.
The word 'commended' in the sentence 'Everyone commended him for doing a great job during the conference.' is a noun.
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Identify the part of speech for 'new' in the sentence: 'A local ice-cream manufacturer is planning to release a new flavor of their product.'
Identify the part of speech for 'new' in the sentence: 'A local ice-cream manufacturer is planning to release a new flavor of their product.'
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In the sentence 'He was told to read a passage from the _______ introduced by his teacher yesterday.', fill in the blank with the correct part of speech for 'poem'.
In the sentence 'He was told to read a passage from the _______ introduced by his teacher yesterday.', fill in the blank with the correct part of speech for 'poem'.
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Which part of speech is 'apologize' in the sentence: 'Well, I think you should apologize to her for what you have done.'?
Which part of speech is 'apologize' in the sentence: 'Well, I think you should apologize to her for what you have done.'?
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Match the following sentences with their correct part of speech for the italicized words:
Match the following sentences with their correct part of speech for the italicized words:
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In the sentence 'As people encounter different ways of life, they gradually alter their speech patterns.', the word 'alter' is a noun.
In the sentence 'As people encounter different ways of life, they gradually alter their speech patterns.', the word 'alter' is a noun.
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What part of speech is 'rules' 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 'rules' in the sentence: 'The principal of the school announced the new rules and regulations for the school year 2021-2022.'?
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Study Notes
Learning Activity Sheet: English Proficiency 1
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Topic: English Language Origin and Development
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Key Concepts: Old English, loanwords, processed words
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Old English: The English language has roots in Gaelic and Teutonic languages, mixed and blended from the Celts who migrated to England, followed by the Angles, Saxons, and Jutes. These groups spoke Germanic dialects, also known as Teutonic.
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Loanwords: English borrowed words from various languages, such as Latin, French, Greek, Scandinavian, Indian, and Spanish. Examples include "altar," "accuse," "atmosphere" and more
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Processed Words: English developed through word formation processes, including compounding (combining words), blending (blending words), clipping (shortening words), acronyming (forming words from abbreviations), abbreviating (shortening words), reduplicating (repeating parts of words), affixing (adding prefixes or suffixes), and inflecting (changing word endings)
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Example: "Sunlight" is a compound ("sun" + "light")
Parts of Speech
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Topic: Introduction to Parts of Speech in English
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Nouns: Name persons, places, things, or ideas. (Examples: President, country, conference, guidelines)
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Pronouns: Stand in for nouns or pronouns. (Example: speaker, delegates)
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Verbs: Show actions, conditions, or states of being. (Example: express an action, condition or state of being)
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Adjectives: Modify nouns or pronouns. (Example: Irate passengers)
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Adverbs: Modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. (Example: immediately)
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Prepositions: Show relationships between nouns/pronouns and other words. (Example: During, toward)
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Conjunctions: Connect words or groups of words. (Example: so, and)
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Interjections: Express emotions or feelings. (Example: Good grief!)
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Explore the origins and development of the English language with this quiz. Delve into Old English, loanwords from various cultures, and the processes of word formation. Enhance your understanding of how English evolved over time through its diverse influences.
