Exploring the Evolution of the English Language
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Which language family does English belong to?

  • Romance
  • Germanic (correct)
  • Slavic
  • Celtic

    • What is the name of the ancient Germanic people that English is named after?

  • Jutes
  • Franks
  • Saxons
  • Angles (correct)

    • Which language is Modern English most closely related to?

  • French
  • Scots (correct)
  • Latin
  • Old Norse

    • What percentage of English words are borrowed from French?

    <p>28%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dialects brought Old English to Great Britain in the 5th century?

    <p>Germanic dialects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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