The author states that English is a rich language because_____.
A: it borrows a lot of words from other languages
B: there are minor differences between even equivalents
C: the old words and the new words are blended
together
D: its words are grouped according to their differences in meanings
A: it borrows a lot of words from other languages
B: there are minor differences between even equivalents
C: the old words and the new words are blended
together
D: its words are grouped according to their differences in meanings
举一反三
- According to the author, the meanings of English words are always in agreement with their spelling.
- In the English language there are quite a number of words known as "loanwords"（外来语）or "borrowings." In other words, they ______. (derive from)
- As is known to all, the English language has been (rich) ____________ by many "borrowed" words and expressions from other languages.
- If a language is not used by people, it is called a dead language. A dead language cannot live and grow______. A: The language is often spoken by people today. B: The language grows and changes with time. C: New words are created, and some old words have new meanings. D: Some words, or their meanings, may only be found in the old books.
- The vocabulary of the English is large because （） . A: the English do not like to speak other languages B: it came from different other languages C: many English words come from Latin D: Britain has a long history