Language Change (AQA A-Level English Language): Quizzes
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Which language family does English belong to?
Which language family does English belong to?
Germanic
What time period does Old English cover?
What time period does Old English cover?
c. 500-1100 AD
In which year did Viking invasions of England begin?
In which year did Viking invasions of England begin?
793 AD
Which everyday words have Norse origins?
Which everyday words have Norse origins?
'sky' and 'egg'
When did the Norman Conquest occur?
When did the Norman Conquest occur?
1066 AD
Which word is of French/Latin origin?
Which word is of French/Latin origin?
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When did the Great Vowel Shift occur?
When did the Great Vowel Shift occur?
1400-1600 AD
Who introduced the printing press to England in 1476?
Who introduced the printing press to England in 1476?
William Caxton
Standardisation of English is best understood as what kind of process?
Standardisation of English is best understood as what kind of process?
Social & political
What does the concept of 'World Englishes' recognise?
What does the concept of 'World Englishes' recognise?
Multiple valid varieties exist globally