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  • What root do the words "Fragile" and "Fracture" share? The Latin root frangere (to break).
    The Latin root feangere (to break)
  • Why do international words typically emerge?
    Due to technological advancements, scientific discoveries, or global exchanges.
  • Give two examples of international words.
    Computer, telephone
  • What are international words particularly common in?
    Fields like science, technology, and sports.
  • What are international words? .
    Words used across multiple languages with similar spelling and meaning
  • What is the main feature of borrowed words?
    Adopted from one language and incorporated into another with little or no modification.
  • What is a calque
    A phrase borrowed from one language and translated literally into another.
  • 1. What are borrowed words also called?
    Loanwords
  • Which language does the English word "Pizza" come from?
    Italian
  • The word "kindergarden is a loanwords from...
    German
  • Give an example of a borrowed word in English from French.
    Ballet
  • Which field is known for using international words like "Robot" and "Football"?
    Technology and sport
  • Name a borrowed word in English from Spanish.
    Ranch
  • Give an example of an international word used in both English and Spanish.
    Robot
  • What are etymological doublets
    Pairs of words from the same root but entered the language through different routes.
  • Give an example of a calque in English.
    Lifesaver (from German Lebensretter).
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