Understanding Rhyming Reduplication and Slang

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Lucy?

• Advanced grammar rules

• Rhyming slang and reduplication

• British history

• Pronunciation of difficult words

What does the expression 'holy moly' signify?

• A historical event

• A type of dance

• A type of food

• An expression of surprise

Which of the following is an example of rhyming reduplication?

• Tall and short

• Quick and easy

• Higgledy-piggledy

• Fast and furious

What does 'fuddy-duddy' describe?

• An old-fashioned person or thing

• A modern trend

• A type of music

• A new technology

What is the meaning of 'silly billy'?

• A serious person

• A sensible child

• A person behaving foolishly

• A type of animal

What is a common format for creating rhyming reduplications?

• Using only vowels

• Starting with 're'

• Adding 'ly' to the end

• Replacing the first consonant with 'wa'

What is the purpose of using 'wa' in reduplication?

• To emphasize seriousness

• To make words rhyme with numbers

• To make words sound more formal

• To create a childlike effect

What is the origin of shm-reduplication?

• French

• Yiddish

• Latin

• Spanish

What does 'money shmoney' imply?

• Money is very important

• Money is not a concern

• Money is a type of fruit

• Money is hard to earn

In what context is shm-reduplication typically used?

• Formal speeches

• Job interviews

• Scientific research

• Informal and sarcastic contexts