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Language Evolution and Change Quiz

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What is the main focus of the given text?

The emergence of dialects and the extinction of linguistic elements

The cultural and social factors that influence language change

The role of globalization and technology in the evolution of languages

The evolution of the English language and its impact on literature (correct)

Which of the following factors does NOT contribute to the evolution of languages?

Historical events

Geographical isolation (correct)

Technological advancements

Cultural and social changes

What is the key aspect that the text aims to elucidate regarding the global reach of English literature?

The symbiotic relationship between the evolution of the English language and English literature

The historical events that have shaped the growth of English as a global language

The prevalence of English literature in the contemporary literary canon of India (correct)

The impact of English literature on diverse cultures around the world

What is the primary purpose of the text?

To understand the relationship between the evolution of the English language and English literature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a factor contributing to the evolution of languages?

Political instability Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1066 led to the emergence of Middle English?

The Norman Conquest Signup and view all the answers

Which author played a significant role in establishing English as a literary language with 'The Canterbury Tales'?

Geoffrey Chaucer Signup and view all the answers

What was the major impact of the Great Vowel Shift that occurred during the fifteenth to eighteenth centuries?

Affecting the pronunciation of English vowels Signup and view all the answers

How did the invention of the printing press in the 15th century impact the English language?

Standardized English and made books more accessible Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed significantly to the global spread and diversity of the English language?

Cultural exchanges through trade and exploration Signup and view all the answers