Question

Why is knowledge of etymology useful? A. It helps us understand the evolution of philosophy. B. It helps us understand the evolution of humankind. C. It helps us understand the evolution of words. D. It helps us understand the evolution of literature.

Answer 1

Answer:Option C

Explanation:

The etymology can aid in determining the origin of the word. It can help in finding out which area influenced others.

With the help of etymology people can learn about the prefix, suffix, and to know the exact meaning of the words.

It also applies to the methods of comparative linguistics to reconstruct the information which are too old and makes it available.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. It helps us understand the evolution of words.

Explanation:

Etymology is the study of history and origin and evolution of the word. etymology can help in improving the English skills. It helps us to define a word without using a dictionary.  

People use etymology as an enjoyable and effective way of learning and enhancing word power. It helps us to find that which is the area that influences others. If can become easy to pronounce the word if we know that from which word it is originated. Therefore the correct answer is C.