Multiple choice softskills communication

English word Attack originated from

  1. attackae

  2. attacker

  3. attacqe

  4. attacquer
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The English word 'attack' comes from the Old French word 'attaquer', which is a variant of 'estachier' (to fasten or fix). The spelling 'attacquer' is an archaic French form related to this etymology.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the origin of the English word "attack."

Option A) attackae - This option is incorrect because "attackae" is not a known origin or root for the word "attack."

Option B) attacker - This option is incorrect because "attacker" is a derivative of the word "attack," not its origin.

Option C) attacqe - This option is incorrect because "attacqe" is not a known origin or root for the word "attack."

Option D) attacquer - This option is correct because "attacquer" is the French origin of the English word "attack." The word "attack" was borrowed from the Old French word "ataquer," which eventually evolved into the modern English word.

The correct answer is D) attacquer. This option is correct because it represents the French origin of the English word "attack."

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