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1. The language that formed the basis for English was called___

2. Three other languages that heavily influenced English were _____, _____ and ______

3. The Greek or Latin ______ of a word can tell you its basic meaning.

4. When you need basic information about a word's definition, spelling, or pronunciation, look in a ____

5. When you need synonyms or antonyms for a word, look in a ____

6. When you need in-depth information about a word's origins, look in a(n) _____ dictionary

Write a short answer to the following question.

7. What are some situations in which people might use a foreign phrase such as bon appétit or caveat?​

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1. Anglo-Frisian Dialects

2. Norse, Celtic, Latin

3. Roots

4. Dictionary

5. Thesaurus

6. Encyclopedia

7. People use foreign words for emphasizing a matter, or just to make the conversation fun. They are used only during informal conversations.

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