5 Questions
Which word class is the largest in English?
Nouns
What has Modern English largely abandoned from Indo-European?
Inflectional case system
How is grammatical function indicated for nouns, adjectives, and articles in English?
Word order and prepositions
What is a remnant of the more extensive Germanic case system of Old English?
Personal pronouns retaining morphological case
Which form of speech and writing is used in public discourse, including broadcasting, education, entertainment, government, and news?
Generalized, present-day Standard English
Test your knowledge of the structural rules of the English language, covering words, phrases, clauses, and sentences. Explore present-day Standard English used in various forms of public discourse and media.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
