How are new words created

Every year, about _____________ new words are added to the Oxford English Dictionary.

• 1,000

• 2,000

• 10,000

Humans create new words because new inventions and developments leave gaps in our languages.

• True

• False

Almost 3/4 of English vocabulary comes from another languages.

• True

• False

The word "clone" derives from an Ancient Greek word that refers to...

• an animal

• a plant

• a bug

Airport and starfish are examples of...

• word compounding

• borrowing (préstamos de otros lenguajes)

• word combining or clipping

Brunch and internet are examples of...

• word compounding

• borrowing (préstamos de otros lenguajes)

• word combining or clipping

When we combine two words that already exists (like in brunch), it is difficult to understand them the first time we hear them.

• True

• False

Some words change meaning over time, like "villain" and "geek".

• True

• False

"Wicked" and "sick" can be used to describe something that is cool.

• True

• False

New words originate...

• From above: language academies like RAE.

• From ordinary people