History and Classification of English Language
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अंग्रेजी भाषा एक पश्चिम जर्मनिक भाषा है।

False

अंग्रेजी के उत्थान का समय 1,400 साल से अधिक हो गया है।

False

प्राचीन काल में, 'Old English' अंग्रेज़ी का मुख्य रूप था।

False

मध्यकालीन अंग्रेजी 13वीं सदी में विकसित हुई।

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अंग्रेजी को 'Latin' और 'French' के प्रabhav के कारण मोडर्न अंग्रेजी में परिवर्तन हुआ।

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'Norwegian' एक 'West Germanic' भाषा है।

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'English' प्रमुखत: 'Greek' लिपि का प्रयोग करता है।

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'Late Modern English' 16th सदी में विकसित हुआ।

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'Danish', 'Swedish', 'Icelandic', 'Faroese' - 'English' समूह में समाहित हैं।

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Brief Description of English Language

The English language is a West Germanic language that originated from Anglo-Saxon England and has evolved over the course of more than 1,400 years. It is widely learned as a second language and is an official language in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the United States, and others.

Historical Development of English Language

The history of English can be traced back to Old English, which was spoken by the Anglo-Saxons who inhabited what is now England between the 5th and 11th centuries. Over time, English underwent significant changes due to various factors such as Viking invasions, the Norman Conquest, and the influence of other languages like Latin and French. These influences led to the development of Middle English in the late 13th century, followed by Early Modern English in the late 15th century and finally Late Modern English in the 18th century.

Classification of English Language

English is classified as a West Germanic language within the Indo-European family of languages, alongside other languages such as Dutch and German. As a member of this family, it is related to other Germanic languages like Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, and Faroese. However, unlike these languages, English primarily uses the Roman alphabet, while most other Indo-European languages typically use the Greek alphabet.

Spread of English Language

English has spread globally through historical events, cultural influence, trade, colonialism, and migration. Today, it is one of the most commonly used languages worldwide and serves as the primary language for international communication in areas like science, technology, diplomacy, business, entertainment, tourism, and education. Its widespread usage is also evident in the number of native speakers and non-native speakers who speak English as their first or second language.

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Explore the historical development and classification of the English language, from Old English spoken by the Anglo-Saxons to the evolution into Modern English. Learn about its classification as a West Germanic language within the Indo-European family and its global spread through historical events, trade, and cultural influence.

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