7.2 How Language Changes Lexis Quiz

What is the significance of lexis in language change according to the text?

• It is the least affected area

• It is where most changes occur

• It is irrelevant to language change

• It is only affected by syntax changes

How does the text describe the nature of language change?

• Static and unchanging

• Constant and ongoing

• Sporadic and rare

• Predictable and uniform

How are new words adapted from other languages?

• Through translation

• By borrowing and adapting

• By conjugation

• Through deletion

What is the origin of the word "sandwich"?

• It is an eponym

• It is a neologism

• It is a borrowed word

• It is a compound word

How can coined words change in usage?

• From nouns to verbs

• From verbs to adjectives

• From adjectives to adverbs

• From adverbs to conjunctions

What is the role of suffixes in word formation?

• To change the word's meaning

• To change the word's function

• To change the word's tense

• To change the word's number

What is the term for a word like 'scuba' that is pronounced as a new word?

• Initialism

• Acronym

• Blend

• Compound

What is the purpose of using a hyphen in compounding?

• To clarify meaning

• To change the word's tense

• To add emphasis

• To create a rhyme

Which of the following is a characteristic of clipped words?

• They are longer than the original words

• They change the meaning of the original words

• They keep the grammatical function of the original words

• They are always used in formal writing

What is the process called when a word is shortened by removing parts of it?

• Clipping

• Blending

• Compounding

• Borrowing