A Susie Story about Accommodation

The video explores the etymology of various English words, tracing their origins back to Latin, Greek, and other languages. It explains how words like 'accommodation', 'confectionery', 'graffiti', 'miniature', 'mischievous', 'naive', 'ocean', 'parliament', 'phenomenon', 'sacrilegious', and 'legend' have evolved over time. The video highlights the historical contexts and meanings of these words, providing insights into their development and usage in modern English.

What is the origin of the word 'accommodation'?

• French

• Latin

• Greek

• German

Which ancient civilization is associated with the early use of graffiti?

• Greek

• Viking

• Roman

• Egyptian

What does the word 'miniature' originally refer to?

• Small size

• Gold leaf

• Blue ink

• Red pigment

How is the word 'mischievous' often incorrectly pronounced?

• Mischievious

• Mischievious

• Mischievious

• Mischievious

What did the ancient Greeks believe surrounded the world?

• A vast desert

• A single great river

• A large mountain

• A great ocean

What is the origin of the word 'parliament'?

• Greek

• Latin

• French

• German

What was the original meaning of 'sacrilegious'?

• Sacred writing

• Religious devotion

• Holy worship

• Temple robbing