Quiz on the English Language

Old English (from around 1000CE) was more similar to modern German than to modern English.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of these languages has had a strong influence on English at some point in history? (Mark as many as you think are correct.)

• German

• French

• Old Norse

  (the old language of Scandinavia)

• Latin

• Greek

In Wales there is a language called Welsh. It is very similar to English.

• TRUE

• FALSE

English is an official language in which of these countries? (Mark all the answers you think are correct.)

• Canada

• Kenya

• South Africa

• India

• The Philippines

If you want to be a commercial pilot, being able to speak English is an advantage but not a necessity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

If you're playing Scrabble, which of these letters is worth the most points?

• H

• K

• M

• X

• Z

The word "girl" used to mean...

• boy

• child (male or female)

• adult (male or female)

• girl (its meaning has never changed)

And finally pronunciation!

(You only have 10 seconds!)

Do these words rhyme?

ALTHOUGH and SLOW

• YES

• NO

Do these words rhyme?

LAUGHED and CRAFT

• YES

• NO

Do these words rhyme?

BOUGHT and FLOAT

• YES

• NO