Where does new words come from?

1. What is the approximate number of commonly used words in the English language?

• 1000

• 5000

• 50000

• 170000

Why do new words get added to the English language?

• To express new concepts and ideas

• To confuse people with unfamiliar vocabulary

• To make the language more difficult

• To limit communication to a select group

What is one way that English incorporates words from other languages?

• By borrowing words that describe cultural items

• By translating words from other languages

• By creating completely new words

• By inventing words that have no meaning

How are ancient languages used to describe new concepts?

• By using ancient languages in everyday conversation

• By creating entirely new words

• By repurposing words from ancient languages

• By learning and studying ancient languages

What is a common way to create new words in a language?

• Borrowing words from other languages

• Combining two existing words

• Using only ancient words

• Repurposing old words with new meanings

What does the word "clone" mean in ancient Greek?

• New plant

• Brindled

• Imitation

• Clone has no origin from ancient Greek

What does the word "meme" refer to now?

• Imitation

• Sociobiologist

• Internet image

• Greek origin