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Before the 19th century, what were the common forms of greeting in English?
Before the 19th century, what were the common forms of greeting in English?
- Good morning
- Hello and hi
- How, sweet Queen (correct)
- How are you
When was the first instance of 'hello' used as a greeting according to the Oxford English Dictionary?
When was the first instance of 'hello' used as a greeting according to the Oxford English Dictionary?
- 1862
- After the 19th century
- 1827 (correct)
- Before the 19th century
What is a common British English way of asking about someone's health?
What is a common British English way of asking about someone's health?
- Hi
- How are you (correct)
- Hello
- Good morning
Which play by Shakespeare features the greeting 'How, sweet Queen'?
Which play by Shakespeare features the greeting 'How, sweet Queen'?
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In today's British English, what is an example of a 'time of day' greeting?
In today's British English, what is an example of a 'time of day' greeting?
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