The ASVAB Tutor Presents True/False Question About Latin and Greek Roots

Word Knowledge

True or False

About 60% of the English Language comes from Latin or Greek roots.

The English language is considered a West Germanic language.  It is said to have its origin in the mid 5^th to 7^th centuries AD.  It was brought to Britain by Anglo-Saxon migrants from what is now Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands.  It is interesting to see how languages evolve over the years and to learn of the influence of other languages on our language.  As an ASVAB tutor, I remind my students of the importance of reviewing root words, prefixes, and suffixes.  Word Knowledge is an importance part of the ASVAB.  The English language has so many words.  Even though it is important to study vocabulary words for the exam, you also need to review prefixes, root words, and suffixes to have a better grasp on vocabulary.  Do you think about 60% of English comes from Latin or Greek roots?  I will present the answer and explanation tomorrow.