Reading comprehension/Etymology
Read the article ‘Words Words’ on pages 18-19 of English Now
No 76. Then match the information about word origins with the corresponding day of the week.
| 1. This name comes from the Roman god Saturn. | |
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| a. Monday |
| 2. This day is named after a god who is famous for making thunder. | |
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| b. Tuesday |
| 3. This day is named after the sun. | |
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| c. Wednesday |
| 4. This day is named after the Germanic god Wodan. | |
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| d. Thursday |
| 5. The origin of this name is the Norse god Týr. | |
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| e. Friday |
| 6. This is the second day of the week in some traditions. | |
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| f. Saturday |
| 7. This was the sacred day of the Roman goddess Venus. | |
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| g. Sunday |