10 Questions
Which of the following is a reason why new words are added to the Oxford English Dictionary?
To fill gaps in expressing new ideas and inventions
What percentage of English vocabulary comes from other languages?
50%
Which of the following is an example of a word borrowed from another language?
Coffee
What brought legal and religious concepts to Medieval England?
Other languages
Why do new words need to be added to the English language?
To keep up with changes in the world
True or false: Over 170,000 words are currently in use in the English language?
True
True or false: Nearly half of English vocabulary comes directly from other languages?
True
True or false: New words are added to the Oxford English Dictionary every year?
True
True or false: English has borrowed words from Rome and France for legal and religious concepts?
True
True or false: Sometimes new words are added to fill gaps in expressing new ideas and inventions?
True
Discover the fascinating journey of words and their entry into the Oxford English Dictionary with this enlightening quiz. Explore the origins of new words and how they become part of our everyday vocabulary. Test your knowledge on the evolution of language and the gaps it fills in expressing our ever-changing world.
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