Exploring Greek Influence on English Vocabulary

What percentage of English vocabulary is estimated to have Greek origins?

• About 6%

• More than 20%

• About 12%

• Up to 15%

Which word was borrowed directly from Greek into English in the early Modern English period?

• Church

• Autonomy

• Museum

• Olive

How did the word 'museum' enter the English language?

• Directly from Greek

• Through Latin and then French

• From Old French

• Directly from Latin

What does the Greek morpheme 'photo' mean?

• Far

• Life

• Write

• Light

Which word is formed from both Greek and Latin morphemes?

• Automobile

• Television

• Xenophobia

• Photography

What does the Greek affix 'hyper' mean?

• Small

• Excessive

• Life

• Without

Which consonant cluster indicates a word of Greek origin?

• Cl

• Ph

• Br

• St

What is the original meaning of 'anathema' as used in the speech?

• Health

• Curse or punishment

• Wealth

• Blessing

What does 'numismatic plethora' refer to?

• Coin collection

• Economic growth

• Currency exchange

• Inflation

Were you surprised by the extent of Greek influence on English vocabulary?

• Not surprised

• Yes, very surprised

• Somewhat surprised

• I already knew all of this