Word Origins and Derivations

what is morpheme?

• language forms

• word affixations

• the smallest unit of word

• all about words

What is the origin of the word 'etymology'?

• A) Greek

• B) Latin

• C) French

• D) German

Which of the following words is derived from Latin?

• A) Democracy

• B) Philosophy

• C) Aquarium

• D) Kindergarten

The word 'algebra' is derived from which language?

• A) Arabic

• B) Greek

• C) Latin

• D) Sanskrit

What is the meaning of the prefix 'bio-'?

• A) Earth

• B) Life

• C) Water

• D) Fire

Which of the following words has a Greek origin?

• A) Chocolate

• B) Telephone

• C) Piano

• D) Ballet

The suffix '-ology' in 'biology' means what?

• A) Study of

• B) Life

• C) Nature

• D) Science

What is the origin of the word 'robot'?

• A) Czech

• B) Russian

• C) German

• D) English

Which word is derived from Old English?

• A) Sky

• B) School

• C) Bread

• D) Coffee

The word 'tsunami' comes from which language?

• A) Chinese

• B) Japanese

• C) Korean

• D) Thai