Origins of the English language
Who were the Anglos?
They were ancient Germanic migrants that went to Britain.
Where did the English language originate?
In England
Who is considered the greatest poet and playwright of English literature?
William Shakespeare
What is the shortest complete sentence in the English language?
I am
Who played the feminine roles in Shakespeare’s plays?
Men played the roles.
What is the English language named after?
It is named after the Anglos.
Is English older than Spanish?
No, spoken Spanish is older than English.
Does literature include poetry?
Yes
What is a common phrase that means that we have not met for a long time?
Long time no see
Where was William Shakespeare born?
In Stratford-upon- Avon.
Was English influenced by Romance languages?
Yes, Romance languages such as French and Spanish.
Who is the father of English grammar?
Lindley Murray
What is the earliest known poem in English literature?
A Hymn on the Creation.
What is the shortest grammatically correct sentence?
Go!
In what year was he born?
In 1564.
The roots of the English language lay in which languages?
In the Germanic languages.
What is the closest major language to English?
Dutch.
What is poetry based on?
syllabic beats
What is the most used vowel in English?
E
Name 3 most known plays written by Shakespeare.
Julius Caesar, MacBeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Merchant of Venice, King Lear and Hamlet.
When did the English language start to evolve?
In the fifth century.
Who is the father of English?
Geoffrey Chaucer
What are the elements of literature?
Plot, theme, character and tone.
How many words are added to the dictionary each year?
4000
Which is Shakespeare's shortest play (approx. 1800 lines)?
The Comedy of Errors.