WorksheetsQuiz on the English Language
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 4mins
Old English (from around 1000CE) was more similar to modern German than to modern English.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of these languages has had a strong influence on English at some point in history? (Mark as many as you think are correct.)
German
French
Old Norse
(the old language of Scandinavia)
Latin
Greek
In Wales there is a language called Welsh. It is very similar to English.
TRUE
FALSE
English is an official language in which of these countries? (Mark all the answers you think are correct.)
Canada
Kenya
South Africa
India
The Philippines
If you want to be a commercial pilot, being able to speak English is an advantage but not a necessity.
TRUE
FALSE
If you're playing Scrabble, which of these letters is worth the most points?
H
K
M
X
Z
The word "girl" used to mean...
boy
child (male or female)
adult (male or female)
girl (its meaning has never changed)
And finally pronunciation!
(You only have 10 seconds!)
Do these words rhyme?
ALTHOUGH and SLOW
YES
NO
Do these words rhyme?
LAUGHED and CRAFT
YES
NO
Do these words rhyme?
BOUGHT and FLOAT
YES
NO
Do these words rhyme?
THROUGH and ZOO
YES
NO
Do these words rhyme?
ENOUGH and STUFF
YES
NO
Do these words rhyme?
COUGH and OFF
YES
NO
