Question

1. How many syllables are in the word oleomargarine?

2. Which part of speech is the word rationalize?
3. Which of the following is a regular superlative form?
4. The English word originated in which of the following languages?
5. Which of the following is the original meaning of the college?
6. Which of the following is not a synonym of exterminate?
7. Which of the following usage labels would be applied to a word once in common use in the language but which today is found only sporadically or in special context?

8. The correct plural of the noun attorney is
9. The primary stress on one syllable of a word is called the _
10. There are _ parts of speech.
11. The first recorded use of the transitive word emulsify was in the year _.
12. The three primary types of usage labels are _, _, and _.
13. The usage label that best describes a word used in casual conversation, in letters to friends, and in informal talks is _.
14. The term habeas corpus is now recognized as a component of English. The language of origin of that term is _.
15. The abbreviation PhD. stands for _.

Answer 1

1. The word "oleomargarine" has four syllables.

2. The word "rationalize" is a verb.

3. The regular superlative form of "good" is "best."

4. The English language originated from a combination of languages, including Old English, which was a Germanic language, and Latin.

5. The original meaning of the word "college" referred to a community of people living together for a common purpose, such as a group of clergy living together.

6. "Protect" is not a synonym of "exterminate."

7. A word that is in common use in the language but today is found only sporadically or in special context would be labeled as "archaic."

8. The correct plural of the noun "attorney" is "attorneys."

9. The primary stress on one syllable of a word is called the "accent."

10. There are 8 parts of speech.

11. The first recorded use of the transitive word "emulsify" was in the year 1728.

12. The three primary types of usage labels are "formal," "informal," and "archaic."

13. The usage label that best describes a word used in casual conversation, in letters to friends, and in informal talks is "informal."

14. The term "habeas corpus" is now recognized as a component of English. The language of origin of that term is Latin.

15. The abbreviation PhD. stands for "Doctor of Philosophy."