Unit 2 English test
Angelo-Saxon words make up what fraction of the most commonly used words in our language?
four-fifths
If the root word is a full word, the suffix is usually
-able
The four characteristics that all languages have in common are:
A pattern of sounds. A collection of words. A system of word order. And the elements of grammar.
The Germanic language was brought into English by which of the following groups?
Angles, Saxons, Jutes
The Indus people were
Aryan-speaking people
Adding a prefix to a word changes the root spelling.
False
All languages rely on word order for syntax.
False
Gestures are examples of verbal communication.
False
Many English conjunctions and relative pronouns are of Greek origin.
False
Most religious terms in English are from Anglo-Saxon origin.
False
Shakespeare was an important fourteenth century poet that helped shape what we think of Middle English.
False
The changes that occurred during The Great Vowel Shift was to "pure" vowels.
False
According to the text, Latin made the most important contribution to the English language.
Second or third
Which of the following languages belongs to the Latin branch of Aryan-speaking family?
Spanish
Which language is not Germanic?
French
Which of the following languages belongs to the Latin branch of Aryan-speaking family?
French
All of the following languages are Celtic except
Greek
The prefix which means into is
In
The four major Indo-European language families are Germanic, Greek, and Celtic
Latin
The name of the scientific study of language is
Linguistics
People who specifically study languages are called
Linguists
French was merged with Old English by the
Normans
About what fraction of the words in the English dictionary are of Germanic origin?
One-fourth
The Great Vowel Shift was primarily a change in
Phonetics
All languages follow the rules of a grammar.
True
All languages have elements of grammar.
True
Chaucer was an important fourteenth century poet that helped shape what we think of Middle English.
True
English literature was a relatively recent development, as most literature during the Old and early Middle English periods were in Latin or French.
True
In 1611, the word conversation meant the manner of living.
True
Learning a second language helps in understanding people of other countries.
True
Learning a second language will expand one's English vocabulary.
True
Man has developed an extensive vocabulary for communicating.
True
Only humans can use what is defined as language.
True
Latin and Old English syntax relied upon
Word endings
The root word graph means to
Write
tongues
another word for languages
idiom
cannot be understood in the ordinary sense
nonverbal
communication without words
phonetics
dealing with pronunciation
semantics
dealing with word meanings
Which suffix, -able or-ible , should this word have? Also list the mnemonic group rule number that applies.
depend Abe Group: I
syntax
having to do with word order
Which of the following speak language?
humans
All of the following prefixes mean in or into except
it-
Which suffix, -able or -ible , should this word have? Also list the mnemonic group rule number that applies.
justifi able Group: III
The specific study of word forms and how they are affected by their origin is known as
morphology
All Indo-European languages have clearly defined
parts of speech
archaeology
study of ancient cities, artifacts, and customs
elements of grammar
syntax and morphology
unique
the only one of its kind
Use the suffix-ible when
the root word is not a complete word
another word for languages
tongues
Latin and Old English syntax relied upon
word endings
