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What was one of the key changes in the sound system of English during the Middle English period?
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?
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?
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?
Which sound replaced the Old English 'ð' (voiced 'th') in Middle English?
In Middle English, how did the pronunciation of the sound 'k' change in certain words?
In Middle English, how did the pronunciation of the sound 'k' change in certain words?
What was a defining feature of the Great Vowel Shift in Middle English?
What was a defining feature of the Great Vowel Shift in Middle English?
What impact did the Norman Conquest have on the English language?
What impact did the Norman Conquest have on the English language?
Which sound system change occurred in Middle English due to French influence?
Which sound system change occurred in Middle English due to French influence?
What happened to the Old English diphthong 'ea' during the Middle English period?
What happened to the Old English diphthong 'ea' during the Middle English period?
How did the French 'j' sound impact the English language?
How did the French 'j' sound impact the English language?
What role did the changes in the Middle English sound system play in shaping the English language?
What role did the changes in the Middle English sound system play in shaping the English language?
