wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Perspectives 3 - Unit 7D - TEDtalks

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the main message the speaker conveys about creativity with words?
a)
Creativity should be encouraged
b)
Creativity should be limited
c)
Creativity is harmful
d)
Creativity is unnecessary
2.
Which method of creating new words involves stealing them from other languages?
a)
Back-formation
b)
Functional shift
c)
Borrowing
d)
Compounding
3.
What is the purpose of the natural rules that exist in your brain when it comes to language?
a)
To limit creativity
b)
To help you understand language without being taught
c)
To remind you of traffic laws
d)
To confuse people
4.
Which method of creating new words involves changing how a word operates?
a)
Borrowing
b)
Compounding
c)
Functional shift
d)
Back-formation
5.
What is the main job of a lexicographer?
a)
To create new words
b)
To put all possible words into a dictionary
c)
To teach grammar rules
d)
To decide what is a word
6.
Which method of creating new words involves changing the meaning of an existing word?
a)
Back-formation
b)
Functional shift
c)
Compounding
d)
Borrowing
7.
How do people collectively decide what is a word in English?
a)
By consulting dictionaries
b)
By asking linguists
c)
By following grammar rules
d)
By agreeing to understand each other
8.
What is the term used to describe blending two words together and removing some parts?
a)
Blend words
b)
Functional shift
c)
Compounding
d)
Back-formation
9.
Why does the speaker encourage people to make new words?
a)
To confuse others
b)
To follow linguistic rules
c)
To limit creativity
d)
To express ideas and get meaning across
10.
What is the term used to describe combining two English words together?
a)
Back-formation
b)
Blend words
c)
Functional shift
d)
Compounding
11.
What is the term used to describe creating new words by shortening existing ones?
a)
Blend words
b)
Back-formation
c)
Initialism
d)
Acronym
12.
Which word creation method involves combining the sounds of two words to form a new one?
a)
Borrowing
b)
Blending
c)
Anagram
d)
Functional Shift
13.
What is the term for creating new words by combining two existing words?
a)
Back-formation
b)
Functional shift
c)
Compounding
d)
Borrowing
14.
Which method of creating new words involves shortening an existing word?
a)
Back-formation
b)
Compounding
c)
Borrowing
d)
Functional shift
15.
What is the main benefit of creating new words according to the speaker?
a)
To confuse people
b)
To decrease vocabulary
c)
To limit creativity
d)
To expand communication
16.
What is the speaker's opinion on the evolution of language over time?
a)
It should be allowed to change naturally
b)
It should be controlled
c)
It should remain static
d)
It should be simplified
17.

What does the word ‘lit’ mean? Her birthday party was so lit! 🔥

a)

A type of lighting fixture commonly used in clubs and concerts.

b)

Feeling of surprise or shock.

c)

An adjective often used to describe learning English.

d)

Something fun and exciting.

18.

What does the word 'flex' mean? Wow, look at their car, that is such a flex!

a)

A type of yoga exercise focused on flexibility and stretching.

b)

To show off, often related to one's achievements or possessions.

c)

A type of flexible material used in manufacturing.

d)

An adjective to describe someone who can bend really far.

19.

What does 'salty' mean? "I know they are upset but they don't need to be so salty."

a)

Feeling bitter or resentful, in response to disappointment or being upset.

b)

A slang term for someone who spends a lot of time at sea, often on ships.

c)

Not having enough salt in your sandwich.

d)

A style of dance originating from urban street culture.

20.

What does the word 'savage' mean? "Her comeback during the argument was savage; it left everyone speechless."

a)

A term used to describe a fierce and untamed animal in the wilderness.

b)

Someone who possesses extraordinary strength and endurance.

c)

Fierce or brutally honest comment that can hurt someone's feelings.

d)

A popular brand of outdoor clothing and equipment.

21.

What does the word 'ghost' mean? "After their argument, he decided to ghost her, leaving her messages unanswered." 👻

a)

Describing someone fierce.

b)

A computer program used to simulate the actions of a ghost

c)

Slang for a drink.

d)

To suddenly disappear, especially in a relationship context.

22.

What is 'sus'? "I'm not sus, you're sus."

a)

A slang term for a suspicious or untrustworthy person.

b)

Short form of "sustainability."

c)

Handheld temperature measuring device.

d)

Short form of "sustainability."

23.

What does the word 'rizz' mean? "They have got a lot of rizz and can talk to anyone."

a)

Smooth and relaxed.

b)

A type of pasta dish.

c)

Describing something fashionable or trendy.

d)

A style of hair or hairstyle.

24.

The word 'ninja' is an example of...

a)

compunding

b)

blending

c)

functional shift

d)

borrowing

25.

The word 'sandcastle' is an example of...

a)

compunding

b)

blending

c)

functional shift

d)

borrowing

26.

The word 'brunch' is an example of...

a)

compunding

b)

blending

c)

functional shift

d)

borrowing

27.

The word 'duckface' is an example of...

a)

compunding

b)

blending

c)

functional shift

d)

borrowing

28.

The word 'FIFA' is an example of...

a)

compunding

b)

blending

c)

acronym

d)

borrowing

Similar Resources on Wayground

DIAGNOSTIK _KOGNOTIF_DIGITAL LITERACIES

23 questions

DIAGNOSTIK _KOGNOTIF_DIGITAL LITERACIES

quiz

Worksheet

•

11th Grade

UNIT 11 EMPOWER B1

25 questions

UNIT 11 EMPOWER B1

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th Grade - University

Vocabulary2

24 questions

Vocabulary2

quiz

Worksheet

•

3rd - 12th Grade

Unit 1 Vocabulary - Shields

25 questions

Unit 1 Vocabulary - Shields

quiz

Worksheet

•

11th Grade

Word of the week Eli

25 questions

Word of the week Eli

quiz

Worksheet

•

7th - 12th Grade

Simple present, present continuous

25 questions

Simple present, present continuous

quiz

Worksheet

•

KG - University

PresentSimpleVsPresentConinuous-1

25 questions

PresentSimpleVsPresentConinuous-1

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 12th Grade