Reading an Anglo-Saxon text | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

True or false? 'Old English' was the language spoken in Britain between the 5th and 12th centuries.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Old English was spoken in England between the 5th and 12th centuries.

What is the best definition of a noun?

• A noun is a thing.

• A noun is a word used to describe an action, state or occurence.

• A noun is a word that names something such as a person, place, thing or idea.

• A noun is a word that gives a description of an attribute of something.

Answer explanation

A noun is a word that names something such as a person, place, thing or idea. Examples of nouns include: mother, London, chair or love.

In which century did the Anglo-Saxon era begin?

• 5th century

• 11th century

• 15th century

• 18th century

Answer explanation

The Anglo-Saxon era began in the 5th century when tribes such as the Jutes, Angles and Saxons first arrived in Britain.

The Bible was influential in the development of English. In what language was it written when it first came to Britain?

• Egyptian

• Latin

• Spanish

• Chinese

Answer explanation

The first Christian missionaries brought the Latin bible with them.

Which of the following is the definition of 'translate'? Here it is used in sentence: The student was asked to translate the text into English.

• To improve the language in a piece of writing.

• To understand the main part of something.

• To change something from one language to another.

Answer explanation

To translate something means to change it from one language to another.

Which of the following is the best definition of forbidden? Here it is used in a sentence: The children were forbidden from playing near the river.

• Something that is not allowed.

• Something that is encouraged.

• Something that it is dangerous.

• Something you can do if safety precautions are taken.

Answer explanation

If something is forbidden then it is not allowed.