Old English
Who invaded England during the Old English period?
The Vikings
What language was added into Middle English, bringing in 10,000 new words?
French
This invention helped to standardise spelling and grammar
The Printing Press
What is the name for new words popularised by social media and younger generations?
Brain Rot
What is the original meaning of the word "window"
Wind-eye
What 2 endings dids verbs have in Middle English
-eth and -en
What historical period started the Early Modern English period?
The Renaissance
Name 1 invention that increased human communication since 1700
Radio. Telephone. Tv. Internet.
Who were the original inhabitants of England before the Romans and Anglo-Saxons?
The Celts/ Celtic Britons
Translate this Middle English phrase: "Whan that Aprille..."
"When April
This poet and playwright helped to make Early Modern English famous
William Shakespeare
When was the first dictionary of the English language published?
1755
What does the Old English letter "ash" look like?
æ or Æ
What was the name of the invading force that brought the new 10,000 words into Middle English?
The Normans
The Great Vowel Shift
This event started the Late Modern English period
The Industrial Revolution
What Old English letter is this? ƿ
Wynn
What 2 letters we use now, were swapped during Middle English?
U and V (vnder, louer)
Give a late modern english translation of "The lady doth protest too much, methinks"
The woman is being too defensive/argumentative, I think
What is a word that has a Greek origin?
Biography. Democracy. Idea. Chaos. Climate. Encyclopaedia