Zeus
Where do you think the word "pyramid" is derived from?
a) Latin word "pyramis," which means "pointed or pyramid-shaped object"
b) Greek word "pýrgos," which means "tower or fortress"
c) Egyptian word "per-em-usa," which means "house of eternity"
d) Sanskrit word "piramid," which means "sacred mountain"
b) Greek word "pýrgos," which means "tower or fortress"
A company creates a new brand name "Technova" for its innovative technology products. What type of word formation is present in this example?
Coinage
This type of poem of 14 lines that follows iambic pentameter.
Sonnet
The English language incorporates words like "karaoke" from Japanese and "pizza" from Italian. What type of word formation is present in this example?
Borrowing
Two words "breakfast" and "lunch" combine to form a new word "brunch" to describe a meal eaten in the late morning. What type of word formation is present in this example?
Compounding
What does the term "VSCO girl" refer to in contemporary culture?
a) A fashionable and trendy teenage girl who follows a specific aesthetic and lifestyle associated with a photo editing app.
b) A type of aquatic creature found in the deep sea.
c) A professional female scooter rider.
a) A fashionable and trendy teenage girl who follows a specific aesthetic and lifestyle associated with a photo editing app.
What is the meaning of the slang term "stan" that is commonly used on social media?
a) A devoted fan or supporter of a particular celebrity, artist, or fictional character.
b) A type of ancient currency used in certain regions.
c) A slang term for a loud and energetic dance move.
a) A devoted fan or supporter of a particular celebrity, artist, or fictional character.
What does the acronym "IRL" stand for in online communication?
a) In Real Life
b) Internet Rules and Laws
c) It's Really Lame
a) In Real Life
Where do you think the word "robot" is derived from?
a) French word "robotte," which means "mechanical device"
b) Czech word "robota," which means "forced labor"
c) Greek word "robo," which means "artificial intelligence"
d) Latin word "robustus," which means "strong or powerful"
b) Czech word "robota," which means "forced labor"
The words "smoke" and "fog" blend together to form the word "smog" to describe a polluted atmospheric condition. What type of word formation is present in this example?
Blending
The word "advertisement" is shortened to "ad" to create a concise form commonly used in everyday language. What type of word formation is present in this example?
Clipping
The noun "television" is converted into the verb "televise" to describe the act of broadcasting something on TV. What type of word formation is present in this example?
Conversion or Functional Shift
The phrase "self-contained underwater breathing apparatus" is abbreviated to "scuba" to refer to the diving equipment. What type of word formation is present in this example?
Acronymy
Where do you think the word "typhoon" is derived from?
a) Greek word "tuphōn," which means "whirlwind or storm"
b) Chinese word "táifēng," which means "great wind"
c) Arabic word "tūfān," which means "flood or deluge"
d) English word "tornado," which means "a violently rotating column of air in contact with the ground"
b) Chinese word "táifēng," which means "great wind"
Select the sentences with the adverb.
a) The book is on the table.
b) He played the guitar skillfully.
c) They went to the park.
d) The tree has green leaves.
b) He played the guitar skillfully.
c) They went to the park.
In which sentences is the word functioning as an adverb?
a) The dog barked loudly.
b) She painted a beautiful picture.
c) The sun is shining brightly.
d) The car drove fast.
a) The dog barked loudly.
c) The sun is shining brightly.
d) The car drove fast.
The chemist used a pipette, a small glass tube used to transfer liquids drop by drop. What type of context clue is present in this sentence?
Definition
The hiker was delighted by the serenity and tranquility of the pristine forest. What type of context clue is present in this sentence?
Synonym
The young artist painted a vibrant masterpiece, filled with vivid colors and bold brushstrokes. What type of context clue is present in this sentence?
Restatement
The concert was cacophonous, with a discordant mix of screeching guitars and blaring horns. What type of context clue is present in this sentence?
Synonym
The marathon runner maintained a steady pace throughout the race, showing great endurance and resilience. What type of context clue is present in this sentence?
Restatement
Silent and sleek, I glide with grace,
Camouflaged colors, blending in any space.
Coiled and ready, a venomous sting,
In nature's dance, I am a cryptic being.
What/who is the persona in the poem?
Snake
On my tongue, a symphony unfolds,
Flavors mingling, a story yet untold.
Sweet and savory, a sensory delight,
In each bite, a moment of pure delight.
What imagery is present in this poem?
Gustatory
Velvet caresses, a gentle touch,
Textures dance, sensations clutch.
Rough or smooth, a tactile treasure,
Through fingertips, pleasures without measure.
What imagery is present in this poem?
Tactile
The rain in Spain stays mainly in the plain. What sound device is present in this sentence?
Assonance