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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?

'th' (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

It became 'ch' (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Introduction of French loanwords (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Simplification of diphthongs (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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