Lexicology Overview Quiz

<p>It governs valid combinations of particles to create words. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Compiling and writing dictionaries. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pragmatics (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The regional and historical variations in word use (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Syntax (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>25-35% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Abstract concepts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are often monosyllabic. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More in everyday speech because of their flexibility in meaning. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because 'start' is generally shorter and considered more informal. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Technological advancements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As colder and more formal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Native words have a great word-forming power. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A means of expressing personal identity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Alternating between two or more languages in conversation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lack of a direct equivalent in English (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A person's desire to appear affiliated with or emulate a fashionable foreign culture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How words with no elegant English equivalent become adopted. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>French (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The word ‘child’ cannot be divided into smaller meaningful units, while 'childish' can. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To signal solidarity and shared ethnic identity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The physical representation of a word in speech or writing. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They gradually become assimilated and lose their foreign status. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is a simple method, but it has limitations and is not always accurate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Clitic groups consist of a host word and a particle that does not function as an independent word. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>'is' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They do not have a vowel phonetically. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A unit that doesn’t convey meaning when isolated, but modifies the host word. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They primarily belong to technical and specialized fields. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Norman Conquest in 1066. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Through the exile of Edward the Confessor to Normandy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They were given high positions in court. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The upper social classes. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They needed to communicate with both the ruling class and the common people. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They had split loyalties, often closer to France and French culture. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Servian, bacun, castel. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>French (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Music (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The popularity of Italian immigrants opening restaurants (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Arts and general culture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spanish has been the richer direct source of loans (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>coffee (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>violin (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>alto (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The study of the vocabulary of a language, including its characteristics, phenomena, and changes.

A branch of lexicology that focuses on the specific vocabulary characteristics of a language, looking at its peculiar features and the unique phenomena it exhibits.

A branch of lexicology that studies the history and development of words, examining their origins and changes over time.

A branch of lexicology that studies the vocabulary of a language at a particular point in time, analyzing its characteristics and features.

The compilation and writing of dictionaries, collecting and organizing words with their definitions and usage.

The branch of linguistics that studies the sound system of a language.

The branch of linguistics that studies the structure and formation of words.

The branch of linguistics that studies the meaning of words and how they are used in a language.

A unit of meaning in a language that can stand alone and convey meaning. It is the smallest unit of language that can be uttered in isolation.

The physical form of a word as written or spoken.

A word identified by its spelling and separation by spaces in written text.

A word formed from two or more words that are joined together, often with a hyphen or no space.

A word that adds grammatical information but cannot stand alone as a word and needs to be attached to a host word.

A word that changes a verb to indicate tense or mood, for example, 'will' becomes 'll' in 'I'll go'.

A group of words that includes a host word and one or more clitics attached to it.

A group of sounds that must have a vowel to be considered a word in English.

The act of incorporating words from one language into another.

The use of words from another language to express a specific cultural identity or group affiliation.

The use of words from another language to convey prestige or association with a fashionable culture.

The blending of two languages in speech, switching between languages within a conversation.

Words that have become fully integrated into a language, no longer perceived as foreign.

The lack of an equivalent term in the native language, making borrowing more appealing.

The process through which borrowed words become part of the receiving language. They gradually lose their foreignness and become fully integrated.

The act of borrowing words can be influenced by the desire to identify with a particular group or culture, or to convey prestige and fashion.

Words originating from the language of the Germanic tribes who invaded Britain, forming the base of English.

Words primarily used in everyday speech, often short and versatile, conveying a broad range of meanings.

Words borrowed from other languages, often longer and more specific, used in formal settings.

Native words are preferred for their simple and emotional qualities, while borrowed words are seen as more formal and intellectual.

While native words form a smaller percentage of English vocabulary, they comprise the majority of frequently used words.

Native words are often short, single-syllable words, while borrowed words tend to be longer and more complex.

Native words are often concrete and have a strong ability to create new words, expanding the language.

The study of language reveals that our choice of words can reflect how formal or casual we wish to sound.

Words borrowed from another language and incorporated into English.

The period following the Norman Conquest in 1066, when French language had a significant influence on English.

The language of the government, courts, church, and upper social classes in England after the Norman Conquest.

The process of borrowing words from another language.

The language spoken by the lower classes in England, which remained vibrant despite its low status.

The category of loanwords adopted from German into English.

Those who spoke both English and French after the Norman Conquest. They represented the middle echelon of society.

Words borrowed from Italian into English, often related to music and food.

The process by which words from one language are adopted into another language. This process has been ongoing in English throughout history.

Words borrowed from Spanish and Portuguese into English, particularly those from the New World.

Words that are primarily used in specialized fields or academic contexts. They are not typically part of everyday conversation.

Loanwords adopted from Italian into English mainly connected to music and food.

Words that are commonly used in everyday language.

The process of bringing words from another language into English, often reflecting cultural influences.

The act of borrowing words from other languages into English often reflects cultural exchange and interaction.

The words that are brought into a language from other languages and become part of that language's vocabulary.