Origins of the English language
History of the English Language
English Literature and Poetry
Interesting Facts About the English Language
William Shakespeare
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Who were the Anglos?

They were ancient Germanic migrants that went to Britain.

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Where did the English language originate?

In England

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Who is considered the greatest poet and playwright of English literature?

William Shakespeare

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What is the shortest complete sentence in the English language?

I am

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Who played the feminine roles in Shakespeare’s plays?

Men played the roles. 



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What is the English language named after?

It is named after the Anglos.

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Is English older than Spanish?

 No, spoken Spanish is older than English.

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Does literature include poetry?

Yes

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What is a common phrase that means that we have not met for a long time?

Long time no see

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Where was William Shakespeare born?

In Stratford-upon- Avon.

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Was  English influenced by Romance languages?

Yes, Romance languages such as French and Spanish.

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Who is the father of English grammar?

Lindley Murray

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What is the earliest known poem in English literature?

 A Hymn on the Creation.

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What is the shortest grammatically correct sentence?

Go!

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 In what year was he born?

In 1564.

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The roots of the English language lay in which languages?

In the Germanic languages.

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What is the closest major language to English?

Dutch.

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What is poetry based on?

 syllabic beats

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What is the most used vowel  in English?

E

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Name 3 most known plays written by Shakespeare.

Julius Caesar, MacBeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, King Lear and Hamlet.

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When did the English language start to evolve?

In the fifth century.

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Who is the father of English?

Geoffrey Chaucer

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What are the elements of literature?

Plot, theme, character and tone.

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 How many words are added to the dictionary each year?

4000

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Which is Shakespeare's shortest play  (approx. 1800 lines)?

The Comedy  of Errors.

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