Which of the following is true about etymology? Select all that apply.
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3 points
Etymology is the history of a word and helps readers to understand the meaning of the root word.
Etymology helps you better understand a word's pronunciation.
When a reader knows the meaning of the root word, they can apply that knowledge to words with the same pattern to understand their meaning
This helps readers know how to define words that may be unfamiliar.
None of the above
- Etymology is the history of a word and helps readers to understand the meaning of the root word.
- When a reader knows the meaning of the root word, they can apply that knowledge to words with the same pattern to understand their meaning.
- This helps readers know how to define words that may be unfamiliar.
is B also one or no?
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I apologize for the confusion. In that case, B is not true. Etymology focuses on the history and meaning of words, but it does not necessarily provide information about their pronunciation.
To determine which of the statements about etymology are true, let's analyze each option:
1. Etymology is the history of a word and helps readers to understand the meaning of the root word.
This statement is true. Etymology does involve studying the origin and development of words, including their historical roots. Understanding the etymology of a word can provide insights into its meaning and usage.
2. Etymology helps you better understand a word's pronunciation.
This statement is true. Knowing the etymology of a word can provide clues about its pronunciation. For example, if you know the origins of a word and its phonetic rules, you can make more informed guesses about its pronunciation.
3. When a reader knows the meaning of the root word, they can apply that knowledge to words with the same pattern to understand their meaning.
This statement is true. Understanding the meaning of a root word can help decipher the meanings of other words that share the same root or have a similar word pattern. By recognizing common prefixes, suffixes, or word formations, readers can extract the meaning of unfamiliar words.
4. This helps readers know how to define words that may be unfamiliar.
This statement is true. By understanding the etymology and root meaning of words, readers can develop the skills to define and interpret unfamiliar words. Knowing the meaning of the word's components can provide valuable context for comprehension.
Therefore, options 1, 2, 3, and 4 are all true about etymology. None of the above (option 5) is not applicable in this case.