词汇学题库.doc

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1. Lexicology is a branch of _________.
A. language B. meaning
C. linguistics D. etymology
2. English lexicology embraces other academic disciplines, such as _________, semantics, stylistics, etymology, lexicography.
A. idioms B. grammar
C. morpheme D. morphology
3. Semantics is the study of meanings of different _________ levels: lexis, syntax, utterance, discourse, etc.
A. linguistic B. grammatical
C. arbitrary D. semantic
4. There are generally two approaches to the study of words, namely synchronic and _________.
A. chronic B. realistic
C. specific D. diachronic
5.| __________ constitute the main body of the English vocabulary.
A. Functional words B. Content words
C. Numerals D. Pronouns
6. Content words denote clear notions and thus are known as __________ words. They include nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs and numerals.
A. functional B. notional
C. empty D. formal
7. Which are the features of native words?
A. All national characters. B. Neutral in style.
C. Frequent in use. D. All the above.
8. __________ is estimated that English borrowings constitute percent of the modern English vocabulary.
A. 60 B. 70
C. 80 D. 90
9. Which of the following isn't the alien?
A. Decor B. Bazaar
C. Shift D. Emir
10. The words “kow-tow” in English is called an alien word because _________.
A. it is a newly-created word from ano