Middle English Phonological Changes Quiz
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What was one of the key changes in the sound system of English during the Middle English period?

  • The introduction of new consonant sounds
  • The loss of inflectional endings (correct)
  • The addition of tone markings to vowels
  • The merging of long and short vowel sounds

    • Which of the following vowel changes occurred during the Middle English period?

  • The shift of 'ou' to 'a'
  • The shift of 'ee' to 'oo'
  • The shift of 'ou' to 'ei'
  • The shift of 'ee' to 'i' (correct)

    • What was one consequence of the loss of inflectional endings in Middle English?

  • Development of a more analytic language structure (correct)
  • Introduction of verb conjugations
  • Addition of new noun inflections
  • Increased complexity in grammar

    • Which sound replaced the Old English 'ð' (voiced 'th') in Middle English?

    <p>'th' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Middle English, how did the pronunciation of the sound 'k' change in certain words?

    <p>It became 'ch' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a defining feature of the Great Vowel Shift in Middle English?

    <p>'ee' sounds shifted to new vowel pronunciations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Norman Conquest have on the English language?

    <p>Introduction of French loanwords (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sound system change occurred in Middle English due to French influence?

    <p>Simplification of diphthongs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happened to the Old English diphthong 'ea' during the Middle English period?

    <p>Became the Middle English long 'e' sound (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the French 'j' sound impact the English language?

    <p>Influenced the pronunciation of the English 'y' sound (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did the changes in the Middle English sound system play in shaping the English language?

    <p>Laid the foundation for Modern English pronunciation patterns (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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