Explore the World of Loanwords
Explore the World of Loanwords
Test your knowledge of language and culture with our engaging quiz on loanwords! Discover how different languages have influenced English and expand your understanding of words that have traveled across borders.
- 10 challenging multiple-choice questions
- Learn fascinating facts about loanwords
- Great for language lovers and trivia enthusiasts
The word sushi [from Japanese] is first recorded in English in the...
1920s
1950s
1890s
What % of the English language consists of words borrowed from other languages?
40 %
60 %
80 %
The three languages with the most influence on modern English ?
Greek, Arabic and Spanish
Latin, French, and German
Scandinavian, Latin and Spanish
Loanword that was taken directly from other language and have retained the original spelling:
French - Irony
Italian - Pasta
Dutch - Cookie
True or false? The word 'anonymous' is a loanword from Greek
True
False
The word 'karaoke' derives from which language?
Japanese
Hindi
Arabic
Loanwords may be altered slightly from the original root words, e.g. Differences in spelling/pronunciation.
True
False
Is it true that borrowings for prestige are sometimes called 'luxury' loans.
True
False
The word ‘cartoon’ originates from the...
Spanish
Latin
Italian
In the 13th century, the term ‘entrepreneur’ is derived from the ________ verb ‘entreprendre’
French
Portuguese
German
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