Word Origins Lesson 2

Word Origins 

Lesson 2

Multiple Choice

What is the year of origin for spectacle?

• 1300-1350

• 1300

• 50

Multiple Choice

What is/are the language/s of origin? Choose the BEST answer.

• Middle English < Latin

• Latin

• Middle English

Multiple Choice

What is the word's original meaning?

• glasses

• to look, regard

• a public preformance

Open Ended

What similar words do you know?

Open Ended

How does the original meaning relate to how we use this word in the English language today?