Old English: Where English Came From

English originated as a language 1,300 years ago.

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• False

The Anglo-Saxons migrated to Britain about the middle of the fifth century.

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• False

The Anglo-Saxons refused to use any words from the Romans.

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• False

There is a strong Celtic influence on the English language.

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• False

Latin influenced English more than any other language because the Romans forced all the Anglo-Saxons to learn that language.

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• False