spelling system in Middle English

What was the primary reason for the replacement of Old English letters p (thorn) and o (eth) with "th" in Middle English?

• A deliberate effort to make English more phonetic

• Norman scribes’ unfamiliarity with tunic characters

• The influence of Latin spelling conventions

• A sound change that made these letters obsolete

Which modern English word best demonstrates the Middle English introduction of "gh" for Old English guttural sounds?

• House

• Ship

• Night

• King

What was the primary function of the final "-e" in many Middle English words like "name"?

• To indicate a plural noun

• To mark vowel length

• To show French origin

• To distinguish verbs from nouns

Which pair of words demonstrates the French influence on Middle English consonant spellings?

• Cwen-queen

• Pæt-that

• Niht-night

• 3e-ye

Name the person, whose dialect emerged as a de facto standard.

(a)