Complete the gap-filling task. Some of the gaps below may require a maximum of THREE words. Make sure the word(s) you fill in is (are) both grammatically and semantically acceptable. You may refer to your notes.
Introduction to English Synonyms
Ⅰ. The reason for the (1) of English language
By constantly incorporating words from other languages through centuries
Ⅱ. The gradual incorporation of English words
1) Before 1066: Anglo-Saxon words
2) After 1066: words were borrowed from French, connected with food, clothing, law, (2) and organization, etc.
3) In the Renaissance: a great influx of words of (3) origin
4) In modem times: the vocabulary were expanded by people’s (4)
5) (5) vastly added to English vocabulary, e.g. jeep, railroad, fall, gasoline etc.
PART Ⅲ GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
1) synonyms from (6) but referring to the same thing, e.g. foreword, preface, introduction
2) synonyms referring to (7) of the same kind of thing, e.g. plain, prairie, tundra
3) synonyms having different degree of (8) , e.g. teach, educate, instruct, school, tutor
4) synonyms implying different (9) among the participants, e.g. accompany, escort, attend
5) synonyms having different degree of formality, e.g. luncheon vs lunch, go to bed vs hit the sack
Ⅳ. Conclusion
Correct choice of words is very important to the (10) expression.