Overview of the English Language

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Which historical event had the most significant impact on the transition from Old English to Middle English?

The arrival of Anglo-Saxon settlers
The Great Vowel Shift
The Norman Conquest (correct)
The invention of the printing press

English grammar is considered highly complex due to its extensive use of inflections compared to other languages.

False (B)

Identify the part of speech that modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

Adverb

A sentence containing one independent clause and one or more dependent clauses is known as a ______ sentence.

complex Signup and view all the answers

Match the following English periods with their defining characteristics:

Old English = Strong Germanic roots and inflections Middle English = Influence of French vocabulary and simplified inflections Early Modern English = The Great Vowel Shift and increased standardization Modern English = Continuous evolution with globalization and technology Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is a compound sentence?

I took my umbrella, and I wore a raincoat. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence, 'She quickly ran to the store,' identify the adverb.

Quickly (B) Signup and view all the answers

Pronouns are used to add descriptive detail to nouns within a sentence.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement?

The committee meets every Tuesday. (B) Signup and view all the answers

In the active voice, the subject receives the action.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the punctuation mark used to enclose editorial comments within a quotation.

brackets Signup and view all the answers

The term for the emotional or cultural associations of a word is called ______.

connotation Signup and view all the answers

Match the literary devices with their descriptions:

Metaphor = A comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Hyperbole = An exaggeration for effect. Irony = The use of words to convey a meaning that is the opposite of its literal meaning. Allusion = A reference to a well-known person, place, event, or work of art. Signup and view all the answers

Which writing style aims to convince the reader of a particular point of view?

Persuasive (B) Signup and view all the answers

A comma splice occurs when two independent clauses are incorrectly joined without proper punctuation or conjunction.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of incorrect word usage that often leads to writing errors?

Their/There/They're (A) Signup and view all the answers

The basic part of a word that carries the main meaning is known as the ______ word.

root Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the variety of English used as a common language for international communication?

lingua franca Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

English Language

A West Germanic language that originated in Britain.

Nouns

Nouns: people, places, things, or ideas.