Question

what does etymology study?
a. using roots and affixes
b. inferring the meaning of unfamiliar words
c. history and origins of words
d. effects of media and globalization

please select the best answer from the choices provided

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Etymology is the study of the history and origins of words. Option A refers to morphology (using roots/affixes to form words), Option B is about contextual or structural analysis of unfamiliar words, and Option D is related to media studies/sociology. Only Option C matches the definition of etymology.

Answer:

C. history and origins of words