How Language Changes 7.2 Review
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.5.4B
CCSS.L.6.1E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Examine the process of "backformation" and determine which of the following words is a result of this process.
Editor
Edit
Editing
Editorial
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4B
CCSS.L.3.2E
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Analyze the concept of "pejoration" and identify which word has undergone this process.
Nice
Silly
Awesome
Terrific
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.5B
CCSS.RI.11-12.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Evaluate the role of "inflection" in English grammar and identify which of the following words demonstrates inflection.
Cats
Cat
Catty
Catlike
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4B
CCSS.L.9-10.4B
CCSS.L.K.4B
CCSS.RF.1.3F
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
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