Old English Symbols and Pronunciation

Old English Symbols and Pronunciation

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

FREE Resource

This video tutorial introduces the pronunciation of Old English, highlighting similarities and differences with Modern English. It covers vowel and consonant sounds, unique phonetic elements, and symbols specific to Old English. The tutorial also explains the historical context of these sounds and symbols, providing a comprehensive overview of Old English phonetics.

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following Old English letters is pronounced the same as in Modern English?

Win

B

Thorn

Eth

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the Old English vowel 'a' as in 'cat' pronounced?

As in 'May'

As in 'let'

As in 'cat'

As in 'father'

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which sound is not present in Modern English but found in French and German?

A

Ah

Ooh

U

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the common double vowels or diphthongs in Old English?

B, T, F, H

Thorn, Eth, Win, G

A, A, A, A

A, E, I, O

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the consonant 'H' pronounced at the end or middle of a word in Old English?

Like 'H' in Modern English

Like 'F' in Modern English

As a guttural sound

As 'V' in Modern English

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the combination of 's' and 'c' represent in Old English?

Sha

Cha

Tha

Gha

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the pronunciation of 'F' at the beginning of a word in Old English?

As 'V'

As 'F'

As 'H'

As 'G'

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