Adding New Words to Our Language
One way that words are added to our language is by word borrowing. Words are "borrowed" from other countries and from other languages. Examples: Tomahawk is the Native American word for a kind of weapon, Spaghetti is a word that came from Italy, Taco is a word that came from Mexico. Read More...
◂English Language Arts Worksheets and Study Guides Eighth Grade. Adding New Words to Our Language
Study Guide
Adding New Words to Our Language 
Worksheet/Answer key
Adding New Words to Our Language Worksheet/Answer key
Adding New Words to Our Language Worksheet/Answer key
Adding New Words to Our Language
Worksheet/Answer keyWorksheet/Answer keyWorksheet/Answer keyThe resources above cover the following skills:
Language Standards
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Recognize the influence time, culture, gender and social relationships have upon word meaning.