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English has evolved through generations of speakers, undergoing major changes over time.
English has evolved through generations of speakers, undergoing major changes over time.
True (A)
The French-speaking Normans brought a massive amount of French and Latin vocabulary to the English language.
The French-speaking Normans brought a massive amount of French and Latin vocabulary to the English language.
True (A)
English dialects spoken in different countries have nothing in common with each other.
English dialects spoken in different countries have nothing in common with each other.
False (B)
The strange words in Beowulf are unrelated to the evolution of the English language.
The strange words in Beowulf are unrelated to the evolution of the English language.
What major event in English history contributed to the addition of French and Latin vocabulary to the English language?
What major event in English history contributed to the addition of French and Latin vocabulary to the English language?
Why do modern English and Latin-derived romance languages share similar words?
Why do modern English and Latin-derived romance languages share similar words?
What is the relationship between English dialects spoken in different countries and the writings of Chaucer?
What is the relationship between English dialects spoken in different countries and the writings of Chaucer?
What is the main reason for the evolution of the English language?
What is the main reason for the evolution of the English language?
What can be done to trace the English language back to its ancient roots?
What can be done to trace the English language back to its ancient roots?
