Questions and Answers
Geoffrey Chaucer is the author of Beowulf.
False
The Norman conquest of England in 1066 led to French becoming the standard language of courts and polite society.
True
The Chancery Standard was a form of Middle English that became widespread in the 1470s.
True
The Great Vowel Shift was a linguistic event that helped to standardize the English language.
Signup and view all the answers
The King James Bible, printed in 1611, helped to standardize the English language.
Signup and view all the answers
Study Notes
The History of the English Language
- Geoffrey Chaucer is not the author of Beowulf.
The Norman Conquest and Middle English
- The Norman conquest of England in 1066 led to French becoming the standard language of courts and polite society.
- The Chancery Standard, a form of Middle English, became widespread in the 1470s.
Standardization of English
- The Great Vowel Shift was a linguistic event that helped to standardize the English language.
- The King James Bible, printed in 1611, helped to standardize the English language.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
