The History of the English Language
Quiz
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English
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3rd - 8th Grade
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Medium
Renee Gord
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14 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the study of word origins called?
Semantics
Lexicography
Philology
Etymology
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a Germanic language?
Spanish
Swedish
German
English
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which language is derived from Latin?
Danish
Norwegian
German
Italian
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What term describes the highest class in certain societies, especially those holding hereditary titles or offices?
Aristocracy
Bourgeoisie
Peasantry
Proletariat
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a lingua franca?
A language used only in literature
A language that is no longer spoken
A language used for religious purposes
A language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different
6.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the scientific study of language called?
(a)7.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Etymology is the study of (a) (b) and (c) .
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