Question

Which of the following English words is not similar to Spanish because it does not have a common Latin root? (cognate)
a) asthma
b) diabetes
c) flu
d) emergency

Answer 1

The word that is not similar to Spanish because it does not have a common Latin root is **c) flu**.

The other words:
- **asthma** (asmo)
- **diabetes** (diabetes)
- **emergency** (emergencia)

These have Latin roots and are cognates in Spanish. However, "flu" is short for "influenza," which does not have a direct cognate in Spanish.