Directions:
Read the passage carefully.Each question in the passage has multiple options. There is only one correct answer. Select the best option.

5 Sample Questions


In the second paragraph ,etymologists are compared with which of the following ?

  • A. Librarians in a dark room
  • B. Explorers of an immense world
  • C. Expert drivers
  • D. Talented teachers
  • E. Respected scientists


The author uses the words" kindergarten" , "croissant", and "cheetah" to illustrate

  • A. Words with unknown origins
  • B. examples of difficult english vocabulary
  • C. Words similarly spelled or spoken in two language
  • D. areas of dispute among etymologists
  • E. Words rarely used in english


Which of the following best describes an etymologist ?

  • A. Pursuer of the source of words
  • B. Lover of vocabulary words
  • C. Scientist of the five senses
  • D. Archaeologist of extinct language
  • E. Creator of dictionaries


The author uses the example "OK" to illustrate

  • A. Another non-english word
  • B. A troublesome definition
  • C. An interesting aspect of etymology
  • D. A common American phrase
  • E. A legacy of Martin Van Buren


This passage is primarily about

  • A. The history of english language
  • B. Enjoyable aspects of the study of words
  • C. The use of language in the American presidency
  • D. The origin of the phrase "OK"
  • E. Ways to distinguish english and non-english words

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