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What does the abbreviation SCUBA stand for?
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?
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?
What does the abbreviation ad commonly refer to?
- Addendum
- Adult
- Advertisement (correct)
- Advent
What does the abbreviation flu represent?
What does the abbreviation flu represent?
What is meant by a clipped word?
What is meant by a clipped word?
What does etymology primarily study?
What does etymology primarily study?
Which of the following is an example of a blend word or portmanteau?
Which of the following is an example of a blend word or portmanteau?
What is a characteristic of foreign words in English?
What is a characteristic of foreign words in English?
What defines acronyms in linguistics?
What defines acronyms in linguistics?
Which of the following best describes the term 'blend words'?
Which of the following best describes the term 'blend words'?
Study Notes
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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Description
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.
