ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Done by Victoria Salnikova

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The English language is very interesting. It has many words that come from different languages. For example, the word "judge" comes from French. Many English words also come from Latin. This is why the Oxford English Dictionary is very big. It has many words to show how the English language has changed over time. When you read the Oxford English Dictionary, you can see where each word comes from. Learning these origins can help you understand why the English language has so many different words. This makes studying English fun and very special.

1. Can You Tell which Sentences are True and which are False?

1.The English language has many words that originate from French. 2. The Oxford English Dictionary is small because it only includes modern words.

3.                 Reading the Oxford English Dictionary can help you learn thehistory of English words.

4.                 The word "judge" is an example of a word that comes from Latin.5. The text suggests that learning the origins of words can make studying English enjoyable.

6.          The Oxford English Dictionary does not show where each wordcomes from.

7.          The text implies that the English language has changed over time.

2. Pick the Right Answer!

1.                                   Which language has many words that come from different languages?

a Spanish b French

c English d Japanese

2.                                   Where do many English words come from?

aGerman b Latin

c Chinese d Greek

3.What helps you understand why the English language has so many different words?

a            Studying the origins of the words

b          Memorizing the most common English wordsc Reading books in other languages d Listening to English speakers

4.What does the Oxford English Dictionary contain?

a             The most popular English words

b           All the words in the English language

c               The history of the English languaged The rules of English grammar

5.What does the passage say about studying the English language?

a             It is a difficult task

b           It is a boring process

c               It is a special and fun activityd It is not necessary