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| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Year or Grade 9 |
| What topic | extmology |
| Question types | Open-ended |
| Number of questions | 5 |
| Number of answers | 4 |
| Correct answers | Exactly 1 |
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Answer the following questions based on your understanding of etymology. Provide detailed responses for each question.
What is etymology and why is it important in understanding the English language?
In your answer, discuss what etymology studies and how it can help in understanding the meaning and evolution of words.
Identify the origin of the word "philosophy" and explain its components.
In your response, discuss the Greek roots of the word and their meanings.
Choose a word with Latin origins that has been adapted into English, and describe its journey into the English language.
In your explanation, include the original meaning in Latin and how its meaning has changed or remained consistent in English.
What role do prefixes and suffixes play in etymology? Provide an example.
Discuss how these components can change the meaning of a word and illustrate your answer with a specific example.
Explain how borrowing from other languages has impacted the English lexicon. Provide two examples of borrowed words.
In your answer, detail the significance of these borrowed words and their original meanings in the source languages.
Remember to use clear and concise language in your answers, supporting your explanations with relevant examples where possible.