American vs. British English History and Pronunciation Quiz
American vs. British English Quiz
Test your knowledge of the intriguing history and pronunciation differences between American and British English! This quiz delves into the origins of the language, its evolution, and unique characteristics that set both variations apart.
- 10 engaging questions
- Explore language evolution
- Perfect for language enthusiasts!
When did the British come to America?
1660
1620
1520
1600
From what other languages/people did English borrow words?
Dutch, Native Americans, French, German
German, Italic, Native American, Dutch
Slavic, French, Italic, Native American
Nordic, Native American, French, Dutch
What was Middle English influenced by?
Latin, French
Italic, Latin
French, German
Dutch, Latin
What is the base for all Germanic and Norman modern languages?
Indo-Germanic
Proto-Germanic
Proto-European
Indo-Germanic
What was the base language for the previous question's answer?
Proto-Indo-Germanic
Indo-European
Proto-Indo-European
Indo-Germanic
Why/when was the word "firewall" invented?
It was invented because Apple made the internet safer
It was invented during the rise of the internet
It was created by antivirus companies to make people buy their software
It was invented by the government to make people feel safer when using the internet
Why did many British colonies adapt the English language?
They were forced to by the colonists
They adapted the language as they were taken over and made their own version of it
Their own languages were too complicated for children to learn
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