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Which work is considered the most famous in Old English literature?
Beowulf
What event helped to standardize the English language in the 15th century?
The invention of the printing press
Who is considered a significant figure in the development of vernacular Middle English?
Geoffrey Chaucer
Which language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England?
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What is the name of the London-based form of English that became widespread in the late 15th century?
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Which literary work is considered the most famous in Old English?
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What is the name of the London-based form of English that became widespread in the late 15th century?
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Who is considered a significant figure in the development of the legitimacy of vernacular Middle English?
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What event in the 15th century helped to standardize the English language?
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Which language became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England?
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Study Notes
Old English Literature
- The most famous work in Old English literature is Beowulf.
Standardization of English Language
- The event that helped to standardize the English language in the 15th century was the printing press.
Development of Middle English
- Geoffrey Chaucer is considered a significant figure in the development of vernacular Middle English, and also in the development of the legitimacy of vernacular Middle English.
Language after Norman Conquest
- French became the standard language of courts, parliament, and polite society after the Norman conquest of England.
London-Based Form of English
- The London-based form of English that became widespread in the late 15th century is known as Chancery English.
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