Test In English 1

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This covers discussion in English 1 from Assimilation of Words, Characteristics of Loan Words, Origin of Words, American and British Vocabularies, Euphemisms, Portmanteaus, Apocopated Words, to Word Creations.


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  • 1. 

    It is the "joining' of two or more words to form new ones.

    Explanation
    Compounding refers to the process of combining two or more words to create a new word. This can involve joining two separate words together, such as "rain" and "bow" to form "rainbow," or combining a word with a prefix or suffix, such as "un" and "happy" to create "unhappy." Compounding allows for the creation of new words and can be found in various languages.

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  • 2. 

    Words ending in ism (capitalism, nazism, imperialism,, criticism, realism, baptism) usually came from __________ Language.

    Explanation
    Words ending in "ism" (capitalism, nazism, imperialism, criticism, realism, baptism) usually came from German language. German is known for its rich vocabulary and has contributed numerous words to the English language. Many words ending in "ism" originated from German, as the language has been influential in various fields such as politics, philosophy, and art. German thinkers and scholars have coined terms like capitalism, nazism, and imperialism, which have become widely used in English and other languages. Therefore, the correct answer is German.

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  • 3. 

    The word "shawl" originated from what language?

    Explanation
    The word "shawl" originated from the Iranian language.

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  • 4. 

    American Term : newspaper reporter British Term : ____________

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "pressman." In American English, a newspaper reporter is referred to as a "pressman." This term is commonly used to describe someone who works in the press industry and is responsible for gathering and reporting news stories. However, it's important to note that the term "pressman" may not be as commonly used or recognized in British English, where the term "journalist" or "reporter" is more commonly used.

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    Literal Term : died Euphemism : ________

    Explanation
    The given correct answer options, "passed away," "left," and "gone," are all euphemisms for the literal term "died." Euphemisms are used to soften the impact of harsh or sensitive words, such as death. These alternatives provide a more gentle or indirect way of referring to someone's passing.

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  • 6. 

    Literal Term : fortune teller Euphemism : ___________

    Explanation
    The euphemism for the term "fortune teller" is "clairvoyant reader." This term is used to describe someone who claims to have the ability to see into the future and provide insights or predictions. By using the term "clairvoyant reader" instead of "fortune teller," it adds a more positive and mystical connotation to the profession, making it sound more legitimate and less associated with superstition or fraud.

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  • 7. 

    Portmanteaus : mum Expanded form : ______ + ______ + ______ + ______

    Explanation
    The correct answer is a list of different ways to represent the expanded form of the word "mum" in the given portmanteaus. The word "mum" is expanded as "medication + for + underarm + moisture" in all the options provided. The options include different formats such as with spaces, slashes, or without any separators between the words.

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  • 8. 

    Portmanteaus : agri-buss Expanded form : ______ + ______

    Explanation
    The correct answer is "agricultural business, agricultural + business". A portmanteau is a word formed by combining two words or parts of words. In this case, "agri" is combined with "buss" to form "agriculutural business". The expanded form shows that "agricultural" and "business" are the two words that make up the portmanteau.

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  • 9. 

    Apocopated Word : monocot Expnaded form : ___________

    Explanation
    The expanded form of the word "monocot" is "monocotyledon". The term "monocotyledon" refers to a type of flowering plant that has a single embryonic leaf, or cotyledon, in its seed. This is in contrast to dicotyledonous plants, which have two embryonic leaves. The word "monocotyledon" is derived from the Greek words "monos" meaning "single" and "kotyledon" meaning "cotyledon".

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  • 10. 

    Apocopated Word : recap ​Expnaded form : ___________

    Explanation
    The expanded form of the apocopated word "recap" is "recapitulation." Recapitulation refers to the act of summarizing or restating the main points or events. In this context, it is the full form of the word that describes a more detailed and comprehensive summary or review.

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  • 11. 

    Apocopated Word : cinema ​Expnaded form : ___________

    Explanation
    The given correct answer for the apocopated word "cinema" is "cinematography". Cinematography refers to the art and technique of film photography and the overall visual aesthetics of a film. It involves various aspects such as camera angles, lighting, composition, and movement, which are essential in creating the desired visual storytelling. The expanded form of the word "cinema" accurately represents the specific field of study and practice related to the art of filmmaking and capturing moving images.

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  • 12. 

    Apocopated Word : pants ​Expnaded form : ___________

    Explanation
    The apocopated word "pants" is the shortened form of the word "pantaloons". "Pantaloons" refers to a type of trousers that are loose-fitting and typically extend from the waist to the ankles. Therefore, the expanded form of the apocopated word "pants" is "pantaloons".

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  • 13. 

    Apocopated Word : chevy ​Expnaded form : ___________

    Explanation
    The apocopated word "chevy" is an abbreviation or shortened form of the word "chevrolet."

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  • 14. 

    Apocopated Word : prof ​Expnaded form : ___________

    Explanation
    The given apocopated word "prof" can be expanded to "professor". The word "professor" refers to a person who teaches or conducts research in a university or college. Therefore, the correct expanded form of "prof" is "professor".

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    Apocopated Word : rep ​Expnaded form : ___________

    Explanation
    Apocopated words are words that have been shortened by removing one or more syllables. In this case, the apocopated word "rep" is short for "representative". Therefore, the expanded form of "rep" is "representative".

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  • 16. 

    Apocopated Word : anon ​Expnaded form : ___________

    Explanation
    The given apocopated word "anon" can be expanded to "anonymous". "Anonymous" refers to something or someone that is unidentified or unknown. In this case, "anon" is a shortened form of "anonymous". Therefore, the correct expanded form is "anonymous".

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  • 17. 

    Apocopated Word : pub ​Expnaded form : ___________

    Explanation
    The expanded form of the apocopated word "pub" is "pub house".

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  • 18. 

    Words are formed / created from proper names. What is this process of word creation?

    Explanation
    Derivation is the process of creating new words by adding affixes or modifying the base form of a word. In this case, proper names are used as the base form to create new words. This process allows for the formation of words related to or derived from proper names, such as turning a person's name into an adjective or a noun.

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  • 19. 

    Words deriving from echoic words from sounds of animals or things. What is this process of word creation?

    Explanation
    The process of creating words that are derived from echoic words from sounds of animals or things is called root creation. This process involves forming words based on the imitation or replication of the sounds made by animals or objects. These echoic words serve as the root or basis for the creation of new words in the language.

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  • 20. 

    ADDITIONAL POINTS GIVEN FOR THIS QUESTION (1 point + 3 points = 4 POINT for this item if answered correctly) VERANDAH orginated from ___________ Language

    Explanation
    The word "verandah" originated from the Portuguese language.

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