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Which historic event involved the settlement of Germanic tribes in Britain?
Which historic event involved the settlement of Germanic tribes in Britain?
- Viking Invasions (correct)
- Expansion of the British Empire
- Norman Conquest
- Introduction of Book Printing in England
During which period do we classify English as Old English?
During which period do we classify English as Old English?
- ca. 1100-1500
- ca. 1750-1900
- ca. 450-1100 (correct)
- ca. 1500-1750
What linguistic change occurred in 1066 in the British Isles?
What linguistic change occurred in 1066 in the British Isles?
- Viking Invasions
- Settlement of Germanic tribes in Britain
- Norman Conquest (correct)
- Introduction of Book Printing in England
Which period do we classify as Present-Day English?
Which period do we classify as Present-Day English?
What are the mechanisms of linguistic change?
What are the mechanisms of linguistic change?
How do systemic factors affect linguistic change?
How do systemic factors affect linguistic change?
What are psychological factors in linguistic change?
What are psychological factors in linguistic change?
Which external factors can influence a language and how?
Which external factors can influence a language and how?
Why do we say oxen instead of oxes?
Why do we say oxen instead of oxes?
What are the primary mechanisms of linguistic change?
What are the primary mechanisms of linguistic change?
How does language contact influence a language?
How does language contact influence a language?
What is the main factor behind the plural form 'oxen'?
What is the main factor behind the plural form 'oxen'?
What are the influences of political decisions on a language?
What are the influences of political decisions on a language?
What effect do systemic factors have on linguistic change?
What effect do systemic factors have on linguistic change?
