Uncover the Evolution of English Greetings in this Historical Quiz

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Which is the earliest recorded instance of the word 'hello' being used as a greeting?

  • 1827 (correct)
  • 1700
  • 1600
  • 1862

What is a common British English way of asking about someone's health?

  • Hi
  • How are you? (correct)
  • Good morning
  • Hello

What did Hamlet say to greet his mother?

  • How, sweet Queen (correct)
  • Hello
  • Hi
  • Good morning

What is an example of a 'time of day' greeting in today's British English?

<p>Good morning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which play by Shakespeare can you find the greeting 'Good dawning to thee'?

<p>King Lear (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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