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29 Cards in this Set
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linguistics |
the study of languages |
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archaic |
outdated |
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assimilate |
collected, articulated |
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Unabridged |
Complete, not shortened |
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Derive |
To send or receive from a source |
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German is a dead language. |
False |
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English has changed very little since the time of the King James Version of the bible |
False |
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Latin has no new words |
True |
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The Normans conquered the English in 1066 but let them keep their language. |
False |
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Chaucer showed England that their language need not to be considered vulgar. |
True |
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The etymology section in the dictionary is found in brackets,. |
True |
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A peoples language and their culture go together. |
True |
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Slang words are usually acceptable in writing. |
False |
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English in the United States does not include many foreign words. |
False |
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The word liftoff probably originated in the 15th century. |
False |
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The study of word origins |
Etymology |
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Rarely used in writing |
Slang |
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Invented the printing press |
Gutenberg |
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Rules for speaking and writing |
Grammar |
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A word from technology |
Radar |
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A language whose grammar never changes |
Sanskrit |
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What written English should be |
Standard english |
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Helped spread and develop language |
Trade |
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Outdated words |
Archaic |
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Words no longer in use |
Obsolete |
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An archaic word |
Doth |
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How did the invention of the printing press aid in the standardization of language? |
It allowed more people to access more books that offered examples of proper grammar and sentence structure. |
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What is the function of slang? |
It's designed for informal communication and texting. |
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Explain the difference between a living and a dead language. |
A living language is popular and is in consent change. A dead language doesn't change and isnt very popular. |
