The Indo-European language is made up of most of the languages of Europe, the Near East and( ).
The surviving languages show various degrees of to one another.
It’s said that modern English vocabulary develops through three channels. Which of the following is NOT one of them?( )
()means an old form which takes on a new meaning to meet the new need.
In modern times, ()is the most important way of vocabulary expansion.
Which of the following is one of the three channels through which modern English vocabulary develops? ()
Which of the following is NOT one of the three channels through which modern English vocabulary develops? ( )
Reviving archaic words also contribute to the growth of English vocabulary. For instance, in American English “fall” means ( ) in British English.
The modes of modern English vocabulary grow through three major channels:(), semantic change, ().
Modern English vocabulary develops through the following channels EXCEPT ().
Semantic change means an old form which takes on a new ( ) to meet the new need.
Reviving archaic words also contributes to the growth of English vocabulary. For instance, the Americans use “sick” for ( ) in British English.
The introduction of( )at the end of the 6th century had a great impact on the English vocabulary.
At the end of 6th century, Latin-speaking missionaries under St. Augustine came to spread Christianity in Britain. It brought many new ideas and customs and also many ()terms such as abbot, candle, altar, etc.
Old English has a vocabulary of about ( )words.
After the invading Germanic tribes settled down in Britain, their language almost totally blotted out( ).
At the end of the 6th century,Latin-speaking Roman missionaries spread Christianity and brought many( )terms such as abbot, candle, altar.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the English vocabulary?()
Which of the following is not true?( )
In Old English period, the introduction of Christianity had a great impact on the English vocabulary. It brought many ( )terms such as altar, amen and candle.