Language Terms

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Language is human speech, written or spoken. It is the most common form of communication.

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True

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Which one of these is NOT a form of communication? Signs, Symbols, Gestures, Speaking, Reading

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Reading

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What is word origin?

Back

Where the word comes from.

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Which are good reasons for learning a world language?

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All of these are reasons for learning a world language.

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What is a universal language?

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A language everyone can read, write, speak and comprehend.

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What is a cognate?

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Words that look similar in two languages and have the same meaning.

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What is sign language?

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Communication only using hand movements, used by people who can not hear.

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How many languages are there in the world today?

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Between 6,000-7,000

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What is dialect?

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It is a regional variety of a language distinguished by vocabulary, spelling and pronunciation.

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What is a borrowed word?

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Words that are imported from another language and used in our own language.