English Language Quiz

What is the origin of the English language?

• Germanic tribes

• French

• Latin

• Greek

Which three tribes invaded Britain and influenced the English language?

• Angles, Saxons, and Jutes

• Germans, Franks, and Lombards

• Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians

• Vikings, Normans, and Celts

What is the significance of the Norman Conquest in the history of the English language?

• It led to the extinction of the English language

• It introduced a large number of French words into the English vocabulary.

• It resulted in the removal of all French words from the English vocabulary

• It had no impact on the English language

What is the name of the first English epic poem?

• The Iliad

• The Odyssey

• Beowulf

• Paradise Lost

Who is known as the father of English literature?

• Geoffrey Chaucer

• Charles Dickens

• Jane Austen

• William Shakespeare

What is the name of the first English dictionary?

• The Big Book of Words

• The Language Lexicon

• The Alphabetical Encyclopedia

• A Table Alphabeticall

What is the Great Vowel Shift and how did it impact the English language?

• The Great Vowel Shift was a minor change in the pronunciation of the English language that took place in the 20th century. It had no impact on the English language.

• The Great Vowel Shift was a major sound change in the pronunciation of the English language that took place between 1350 and 1700. It impacted the English language by changing the pronunciation of long vowels, leading to the modern English vowel sounds.

• The Great Vowel Shift was a change in the spelling of English words that occurred in the 18th century. It made English spelling more consistent.

• The Great Vowel Shift was a shift in the use of consonants in the English language, leading to the modern English consonant sounds.

What is the difference between Old English, Middle English, and Modern English?

• The difference is in the time period and the changes in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

• The difference is in the type of ink used for writing

• The difference is in the color of the paper used for writing

• The difference is in the font style used for writing

What are some of the major influences on the English language from other languages?

• Spanish, Chinese, Russian

• Arabic, Italian, Japanese

• Swedish, Portuguese, Dutch

• Latin, French, German, and Greek

How has the English language evolved over time?

• Through influences from other languages, technological advancements, and cultural changes.

• By staying exactly the same since its creation

• By only being influenced by one other language

• Through the use of advanced technology only