5 Questions
Which language family does English belong to?
Germanic
What is the name of the ancient Germanic people that English is named after?
Angles
Which language is Modern English most closely related to?
Scots
What percentage of English words are borrowed from French?
28%
Which dialects brought Old English to Great Britain in the 5th century?
Germanic dialects
Test your knowledge of the English language's origins, history, and development with this quiz. From the early medieval period to Modern English, challenge yourself with questions about its Germanic roots, dialect continuum, and linguistic evolution.
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