5 Questions
Which is the earliest recorded instance of the word 'hello' being used as a greeting?
1827
What is a common British English way of asking about someone's health?
How are you?
What did Hamlet say to greet his mother?
How, sweet Queen
What is an example of a 'time of day' greeting in today's British English?
Good morning
In which play by Shakespeare can you find the greeting 'Good dawning to thee'?
King Lear
Test your knowledge on the origins of common English greetings in this quiz. Explore the historical development of saying hello in Old, Middle, and Early Modern English. Discover surprising facts about the evolution of these greetings and their usage throughout history.
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