ORIGIN OF ENGLISH

What major change occurred in English due to the Norman conquest?

• Reduction of Latin influence
• Simplification of syntax
• Increased use of Germanic words
• Adoption of French vocabulary

What was the primary influence of the Norman conquest on English vocabulary?

• Increased Germanic terms
• Reduction of Old Norse influence
• Adoption of French words
• Introduction of Latin roots

Which language family does Old English belong to?

• Germanic
• Romance
• Celtic
• Slavic

How did Viking invasions contribute to the English language?

• By introducing Latin vocabulary
• By adding Old Norse borrowings
• By eliminating Germanic roots
• By enforcing French grammar rules

What is a key characteristic of the English language's evolution?

• It has borrowed extensively from other languages
• It has remained unchanged for centuries
• It has no dialects
• It is only influenced by Latin

What is Proto-Germanic?

• A dialect of Old English
• A modern English variant
• The ancestor of Germanic languages
• A type of Old Norse

Which of the following languages is a distant relative of English?

• Arabic
• Chinese
• Hindi
• Finnish