The English Language

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English is a Romance language

False (B)

The Angles are one of the ancient Germanic peoples

True (A)

English is a West Germanic language

True (A)

English has borrowed many words from French and Latin

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Old English evolved from North Sea Germanic dialects brought to Great Britain by Anglo-Saxon settlers

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True or false: Modern English is genealogically Germanic.

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True or false: English grammar and core vocabulary are mostly West Germanic.

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True or false: English has borrowed some grammar and core vocabulary from Old Norse.

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True or false: Old English is collectively known as Anglo-Saxon.

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True or false: English is a Romance language.

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Study Notes

Origins of the English Language

  • The Angles, an ancient Germanic people, contributed to the development of the English language.
  • English is a West Germanic language, distinct from Romance languages.

Language Influences

  • English has borrowed many words from French and Latin, indicating language contact and cultural exchange.
  • Although often influenced by other languages, Modern English is genealogically Germanic.

Language Development

  • Old English evolved from North Sea Germanic dialects introduced by Anglo-Saxon settlers in Great Britain.
  • Old English is collectively known as Anglo-Saxon, highlighting its significance in English language history.

Language Characteristics

  • English grammar and core vocabulary are mostly West Germanic, reflecting its linguistic roots.
  • English has borrowed some grammar and core vocabulary from Old Norse, demonstrating language convergence.

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