Interesting Facts about the English Language

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What is the shortest grammatically correct sentence in English?

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Go!

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How many different English dialects are there in the U.S.?

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24

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Where did the word 'Goodbye' originate from?

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From the Old English phrase 'God be with you'.

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When was the first English dictionary written?

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1755

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What is the oldest English word still in use today?

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Town

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How many words is Shakespeare credited with adding to the English language?

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1700

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Which letter do more English words begin with than any other?

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S

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Name four words in English that have no rhymes.

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Month, orange, silver, and purple.

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How often is a new word added to the English language?

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Approximately every two hours.

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How many new words are added to the English dictionary each year?

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4000