Los Cognados

What is a cognate in language learning?

• A word that has a similar form and meaning in two languages

• A word that has different meanings in different languages

• A word that is only used in one language

• A word that is a slang term

Which of the following English words is a cognate with the Spanish word 'familia'?

• Family

• Fame

• Farm

• Famine

Identify the cognate pair from the following options.

• Library - Librería

• Car - Coche

• Hospital - Hospital

• Book - Libro

Which of the following is NOT a cognate?

• Artist - Artista

• Doctor - Doctor

• Library - Librería

• Car - Coche

What is the main benefit of learning cognates when studying a new language?

• They help in understanding grammar rules

• They make it easier to learn vocabulary

• They improve pronunciation

• They enhance writing skills

Which of the following pairs are false cognates?

• Embarazada - Embarrassed

• Actual - Actual

• Sopa - Soap

• Ropa - Rope

How can cognates be misleading in language learning?

• They always have the same meaning

• They can have different meanings despite similar forms

• They are never used in formal writing

• They are only used in spoken language

Which of the following is a true cognate pair?

• Exit - Éxito

• Assist - Asistir

• Music - Música

• Pretend - Pretender

What is a false cognate?

• A word that looks similar but has a different meaning

• A word that sounds the same in two languages

• A word that is spelled the same in two languages

• A word that is used in informal speech

Which of the following English words is a cognate with the French word 'hôpital'?

• Hotel

• Hospital

• Hope

• Host