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Etymology and Word Formation

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What does the abbreviation SCUBA stand for?

Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (correct)

Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus Accessory

Submerged Compressed Underwater Breathing Apparatus

Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Accessory

Which of the following is the correct meaning of ASAP?

As soon as possible (correct)

At a specific appointment

As sent across postal

As soon as postponed

What does the abbreviation ad commonly refer to?

Addendum

Adult

Advertisement (correct)

Advent

What does the abbreviation flu represent?

Influenza Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by a clipped word?

A word shortened by common use Signup and view all the answers

What does etymology primarily study?

The history and origins of words Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a blend word or portmanteau?

Emoticon Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of foreign words in English?

They are often borrowed from over 300 languages Signup and view all the answers

What defines acronyms in linguistics?

Words created using the first letters of other terms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the term 'blend words'?

Words formed by joining aspects of other words Signup and view all the answers

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Etymology

Etymology is the study of the history of words, their origin and how their forms and meanings have changed over time.
Blend words or portmanteaus combine parts of other words.
Foreign words are adopted from other languages, primarily from Latin and Greek.
Modern English vocabulary is borrowed from over 300 languages worldwide.
Acronyms are words formed by combining parts of other words, typically the first letters.
Initialisms are considered acronyms and represent combinations of letters.

Abbreviations

SCUBA stands for Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
ASAP stands for as soon as possible
ad is an abbreviation of advertisement
flu is an abbreviation for influenza

Clipped Words

Clipped words are shortened by common use

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This quiz explores the fascinating field of etymology, focusing on word origins, changes in meanings, and various forms of word combination like blends and abbreviations. You will also learn about the role of different languages in shaping modern English vocabulary, including acronyms and clipped words.