Everything English Borrows From Other Languages

Everything English Borrows From Other Languages

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Quizizz Content

FREE Resource

The video explores how English has borrowed words from various cultures and languages throughout history. It covers influences from the Vikings, Gaelic, Spanish, Arabic, Norman French, Latin, Greek, Pictish, Germanic, and Slavic languages, highlighting the diverse origins of English vocabulary.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are some of the languages that have contributed to the English vocabulary?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

2.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How did the Viking invasions influence the English language?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What words in English are derived from Scottish Gaelic?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Can you name some English words that originated from Irish Gaelic?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

5.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What influence did the Spanish language have on English?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

6.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

How did the Norman Conquest affect the English language?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

7.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What are some examples of words that came from Latin into English?

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?