LING Root Word Practice 1

LING is the Latin root word that means:

• language; tongue

• one; single

• by itself; on its own

• write; draw

The Latin root word that means language/tongue:

Which of these pastas looks like little snake tongues?

• ravioli

• spaghetti

• linguine

• fettucine

Barbara is bilingual. What does this mean?

• She is attracted to two sexes: both men and women.

• She speaks two languages.

• She can use both hands equally well.

• She has parents of different races.

A sublingual medication:

• is taken orally for slow release

• is injected into the bloodstream directly

• is applied topically on the skin and absorbed through the skin

• is administered under the tongue for quick absorption

What does the field of linguistics focus on?

• The analysis of mathematical structures

• The exploration of historical events

• The scientific study of language

• The study of animal communication

The majority of Americans speak only English. They do not understand any other language, just this one language. The correct word to describe this group is:

• monolingual

• polyglots

• autodydactic

• democractic

This is a language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.

• dialect
• pidgin
• lingua franca
• vernacular

Which of these specialists studies language?

• Linguist
• Epidemiologist

• Cryptologist

• Biologist

"Lingo" means:

• a specialized language or jargon for a group of people

• a form of entertainment popular in a certain region

• a brand of clothing

• a type of dance originating from Central Europe