Language Change

Words that we borrow from other places in the world (also called borrowings) are know as what?

• Eponyms

• Acronyms

• Loanwords

• Etymology

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

If a word is polysyllabic and complex, it is likely of what etymology?

• French

• Latinate

• Greek

• Old Saxon

Tags

CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Writers of the 17th century often over used Latinate terms, many of which have become obsolete today. What can we refer this to?

• Archaic lexis

• Inkhorn effect

• Standardisation

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

'Waterstones' is named after the inventor of the store. Thus, we can call this what?

• An eponym

• A proprietary name

• Acronym

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What do we call a word's birth and journey? Write the word here!

Answer explanation

ETYMOLOGY

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

The dictionary definition of a word is 'denotation' and _____?

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Which of these are examples of portmanteaus? Select all that apply!

• Smog

• Brexit

• Cupboard

• Brunch

• RSPCA

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4D

Lengthy sentences where there are many conjunctions, can be called what?

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which pronoun was used in the 17th century to address someone of equal or higher status?

Draw two alternative third person singular morphemes that are now archaic.

Answer explanation

<th> and <eth>

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10