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What is the primary purpose of a dictionary?
What is the primary purpose of a dictionary?
- To list words in alphabetical order with meanings (correct)
- To teach grammar rules
- To provide synonyms for words
- To offer language translation services
Which of the following best defines etymology?
Which of the following best defines etymology?
- The study of word pronunciation
- The study of synonyms and antonyms
- The study of modern language usage
- The study of word origins and their historical meanings (correct)
What is an example of a clipped word?
What is an example of a clipped word?
- Piano
- Phone (correct)
- Brunch
- Digital
How is a blended word formed?
How is a blended word formed?
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Which of the following is an example of an acronym?
Which of the following is an example of an acronym?
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Study Notes
Dictionary
- A book with a list of words in alphabetical order.
- Includes meanings, pronunciations, and example sentences.
- Helps find definitions of unknown words.
- Useful for spelling.
Etymology
- The study of the origin and evolution of words.
- Helps understand how words came to be.
- Includes Foreign, Clipped, Blended and Acronym words.
Foreign Words
- Words derived from other languages.
- Example: "piano" comes from the Italian word "pianoforte".
Clipped Words
- Words shortened by cutting off part of the original word.
- Example: "phone" from "telephone".
Blended Words
- Two words combined to create a new word.
- Example: "brunch" from "breakfast" and "lunch".
Acronyms
- Words formed using the initial letters of other words.
- Pronounced as a single word.
- Example: "NASA" stands for National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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Test your knowledge on etymology and various word formation processes. This quiz covers dictionary definitions, foreign words, clipped words, blended words, and acronyms. Challenge yourself to understand the origins and evolutions of words used in everyday language.
