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Which language family does English belong to?
Which language family does English belong to?
- Indo-Iranian
- Slavic
- Romance
- West Germanic (correct)
What historical event significantly influenced Middle English?
What historical event significantly influenced Middle English?
- The Renaissance
- The Great Vowel Shift
- The Norman Conquest (correct)
- The Industrial Revolution
Which of the following is the most prominent writer from the Early Modern English period?
Which of the following is the most prominent writer from the Early Modern English period?
- William Shakespeare (correct)
- Beowulf poet
- Jane Austen
- Geoffrey Chaucer
What is the study of the sound system of a language called?
What is the study of the sound system of a language called?
What are the smallest units of meaning in a language called?
What are the smallest units of meaning in a language called?
Which of the following is an example of inflectional morphology?
Which of the following is an example of inflectional morphology?
Which of the following languages influenced the English language after the Norman Conquest?
Which of the following languages influenced the English language after the Norman Conquest?
During which period did a series of pronunciation changes known as 'The Great Vowel Shift' occur?
During which period did a series of pronunciation changes known as 'The Great Vowel Shift' occur?
Which of the following BEST describes syntax?
Which of the following BEST describes syntax?
What area of linguistics focuses on the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences?
What area of linguistics focuses on the meaning of words, phrases, and sentences?
Which linguistic field examines how context affects meaning?
Which linguistic field examines how context affects meaning?
Which part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?
Which part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea?
Which part of speech replaces a noun?
Which part of speech replaces a noun?
Which part of speech expresses an action or state of being?
Which part of speech expresses an action or state of being?
What is the term for combining two or more words to form a new word?
What is the term for combining two or more words to form a new word?
What is the term for adding prefixes or suffixes to a word?
What is the term for adding prefixes or suffixes to a word?
What is the relationship between 'hot' and 'cold'?
What is the relationship between 'hot' and 'cold'?
What are regional variations in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar called?
What are regional variations in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar called?
What is a simplified language that develops for communication between groups without a common language?
What is a simplified language that develops for communication between groups without a common language?
Which alphabet does English use?
Which alphabet does English use?
What is the conventional spelling system of a language called?
What is the conventional spelling system of a language called?
What is the acquisition of a native language called?
What is the acquisition of a native language called?
Which literary form uses rhythm, rhyme, and imagery to convey emotions and ideas?
Which literary form uses rhythm, rhyme, and imagery to convey emotions and ideas?
Flashcards
English Language
English Language
A West Germanic language originating in England, now spoken globally.
Old English
Old English
The historical period of English from approximately 450-1150 AD, marked by complex inflections and Germanic roots.
Middle English
Middle English
The historical period of English from approximately 1150-1500 AD, influenced by the Norman Conquest and simplified inflections.
Early Modern English
Early Modern English
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Modern English
Modern English
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Phonology
Phonology
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Morphemes
Morphemes
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Inflectional morphology
Inflectional morphology
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Syntax
Syntax
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Semantics
Semantics
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Pragmatics
Pragmatics
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Nouns
Nouns
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Pronouns
Pronouns
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Verbs
Verbs
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Subject
Subject
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Predicate
Predicate
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Compounding
Compounding
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Derivation
Derivation
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Synonymy
Synonymy
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Antonymy
Antonymy
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Regional dialects
Regional dialects
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Accents
Accents
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First Language Acquisition (L1)
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Description
Explore the origins and evolution of the English language. From its roots in Germanic dialects to its global presence today, discover the key historical stages and influences that have shaped English. Learn about Old English, Middle English and more.
