Exercises in Word Study

Ex.1.Form verbs or adjectives from the following nouns and translate them:

Electron, magnet, base, instruction, information, operation, definition, addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, exponentiation, communication, decision, judgment, achievement, death.

Ex.2. Give the English for:

Бути здатним зберігати інформацію; змусити когось робити щось; включати та виключати пристрої; опрацьовувати данні; виконувати операцію; інформація, необхідна для вирішення проблеми; вводити інформацію, приймати рішення, працювати згідно інструкцій.

Ex.3. Match the word in the left hand column with the definition in the right hand column:

1.network	1. a set of instructions in code that control the operations or functions of a computer
2.computer	2. a flat piece of metal or plastic used for storing information on a computer
3.program	3. a machine for printing on paper, especially one that is connected to a computer
4.printer	4. a programmable electronic device that can store, retrieve, and process data, control other machines
5.disk	5. a number of computers and other devices that are connected together so that equipment and information can be shared

Ex. 4. Choose the corresponding word to complete the sentence:

1. electron, electronic, electronics, electronically

a. An … pen is one example of an input device.

b. A computer solves problems ….

c. Many … students go on to work as engineers.

2. technology, technological, technologically, technologist

a. The computer is the greatest … invention of the twentieth century.

b. There are two … involved in a clipboard PC.

c. Today's computers are … far superior to those used a few years ago.

3. identify, identifying, identifiable, identity

a. The clipboard's pattern recognition software immediately … the letters and numbers written by the stylus.

b. Most computer companies will not allow people without an … card to enter their premises.

c. A password is a mechanism for … the computer-user and allowing access.

4. compute, computing, computation, computerize, computerization

a. The … of the manufacturing division will be expensive in the short term, but cost-effective in the long term.

b. We should be able to … our profit for next year fairly accurately with the new program.

с. I could tell from all the … on the board that a Maths lesson was in progress.

Ex. 5. Complete the following statements using the words from the box. Give definitions to the words in the box:

core	device	data
circuit	terminal	switch
program	memory	medium
CRT display

1. Every computer has … for performing arithmetic operations, operating … or magnetized ….

2. A … with a screen is normally referred to as a … unit.

3. A computer is a … that processes information in the form of … and … and can store this information in a ….

4. Card readers, tape drives, or disk drives are different … for inputting information.

Ex.6. Match the words from the list A with the words from the list B that have the same meaning:

A	B
to solve	facts, input, figures, information
remarkable	handle, deal with, treat, prepare
to process	identical, the same, like, alike, equivalent, proportionate
medium	direct, lead, conduct, supervise, manage; regulate; check
equal	fundamental, essential, primary, elementary, intrinsic
basic	answer, work out, resolve, crack, explain, clear up, fathom, disentangle, elucidate, unfold
data	means, vehicle, instrumentality, avenue, channel, way
to control	notable, noteworthy, outstanding, striking, noticeable, extraordinary, unusual, uncommon, exceptional, rare, peculiar, strange, surprising, wonderful.