The Evolution of Words

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Which of the following is a reason why new words are added to the Oxford English Dictionary?

  • To increase the number of words in the English language
  • To show off the linguistic skills of the editors
  • To confuse people with unnecessary vocabulary
  • To fill gaps in expressing new ideas and inventions (correct)

What percentage of English vocabulary comes from other languages?

  • 75%
  • 50% (correct)
  • 100%
  • 25%

Which of the following is an example of a word borrowed from another language?

  • Dictionary
  • Inventions
  • English
  • Coffee (correct)

What brought legal and religious concepts to Medieval England?

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Why do new words need to be added to the English language?

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True or false: Over 170,000 words are currently in use in the English language?

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True or false: Nearly half of English vocabulary comes directly from other languages?

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True or false: New words are added to the Oxford English Dictionary every year?

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True or false: English has borrowed words from Rome and France for legal and religious concepts?

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True or false: Sometimes new words are added to fill gaps in expressing new ideas and inventions?

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