The Gradual Loss in English of the - Ly Ending

question 23

Multiple Choice

The gradual loss in English of the - ly ending on adverbs such as quickly and slowly is example of which of the following kinds of language change?

• A)internal change
• B)external change
• C)language degradation
• D)reanalysis

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Definitions:

Risk-Return Trade-Off

The principle that potential return on investment increases with the amount of risk undertaken in the investment.

Expected Returns

A projection of the amount of profit or loss an investment is likely to generate, factoring in various probabilities.

Higher-Risk Assets

Refers to investments that carry a greater possibility of losing value but offer a higher potential for financial rewards compared to lower-risk assets.

Derivative Security

A financial security whose value is derived from the value of an underlying asset, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies.