Etymology

Which of the following words is derived from the Latin word "scribere," meaning to write?

• Script

• Describe

• Inscription

• All of the above

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What is the definition of the Latin root word multi- (multiply, multiple, multimedia)?

• two

• perform

• many

• bad

What prefix means across or change?

• super-

• under-

• trans-

• sub-

Which prefix means before?

• pre-

• non-

• over-

• mis-

What are the meanings of the prefix and suffix in this word?

• back, again AND action or process

• not, opposite AND characteristic of

• back, again AND without

• with, together AND one who

What are the meanings of the prefix and suffix in this word?

• back, again AND action or process

• not, opposite AND can be done

• not, against AND without

• with, together AND one who

What are the meanings of the prefix and suffix in this word?

• back, again AND action or process

• not, opposite AND can be done

• not, against AND state of

• with, together AND one who

Which of the following words is derived from the Greek word 'etymon,' meaning true sense?

• Etymology

• Etymological

• Etymologist

• Etymologically

What does the study of etymology primarily focus on?

• The history and origin of words

• The grammatical structure of sentences

• The pronunciation of words

• The cultural significance of literature

Which of the following is an example of a word with a known etymology?

• Robot

• Internet

• Sandwich

• Jazz