The History of the English Language

The History of the English Language

3rd - 8th Grade

14 Qs

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The History of the English Language

The History of the English Language

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English

3rd - 8th Grade

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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)  

linguistics
biology
chemistry
physics

7.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Etymology is the study of ​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   and​ (c)   .

word
origins
histories
languages
animals
plants

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