How Language Changes 7.2 Review

Analyze the process of "borrowing" in language development and provide an example of how it has influenced modern English vocabulary.

• The word "ballet" from French

• The word "ballet" from Italian

• The word "ballet" from German

• The word "ballet" from Spanish

Evaluate the impact of "amelioration" on the meaning of the word "knight" from Old English to Modern English.

• It became more negative in connotation.

• It retained its original meaning.

• It became more positive in connotation.

• It became obsolete.

Discuss the strategic use of "compounding" in creating new words in English, and identify which of the following is a compound word.

• Breakfast

• Run

• Happy

• Quickly

Examine the process of "backformation" and determine which of the following words is a result of this process.

• Editor

• Edit

• Editing

• Editorial

Analyze the concept of "pejoration" and identify which word has undergone this process.

• Nice

• Silly

• Awesome

• Terrific

Evaluate the role of "inflection" in English grammar and identify which of the following words demonstrates inflection.

• Cats

• Cat

• Catty

• Catlike

Discuss the strategic importance of "telescoping" in language evolution and identify an example of this process.

• Smog (from smoke and fog)

• Motel (from motor and hotel)

• Brunch (from breakfast and lunch)

• All of the above

Analyze the process of "conversion" in word formation and identify which of the following is an example of conversion.

• The noun "run" becoming the verb "run"

• The noun "run" becoming the adjective "runny"

• The noun "run" becoming the adverb "runningly"

• The noun "run" becoming the preposition "runward"

Evaluate the concept of "broadening" in semantic change and identify which word has undergone this process.

• Holiday

• Meat

• Bird

• All of the above

Discuss the strategic use of "blending" in modern English and identify which of the following is a blend.

• Blog (from web and log)

• Email (from electronic and mail)

• Webinar (from web and seminar)

• All of the above