French Influence on English Language Quiz
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Which language became dominant in England after the Norman Conquest?

  • English
  • Central French
  • Old Northern French (correct)
  • Latin

    • What was the result of the Norman Conquest on the English language?

  • No impact on the English language
  • Absorption of French words into English and loss of many Old English words (correct)
  • Introduction of new English words into the French language
  • Complete replacement of English with French

    • Why did English assimilate a large number of French words?

  • Because of the similarities between the two languages
  • Because of France's geographical position and cultural prestige (correct)
  • Because of the influence of Latin on both languages
  • Because of England's geographical position and cultural prestige

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