Test Your English Language Knowledge!
Test Your English Language Knowledge!
Are you ready to dive into the fascinating evolution of the English language? This quiz covers key historical and linguistic aspects of English, from its roots to American influences.
- 12 engaging multiple-choice questions
- Learn about the impact of the British Empire
- Discover the differences between British and American English
1. What's the first language modern English originated from?
Latin
Celtic
Anglo-saxon
Greek
2. What kind of words did the vikings add?
Sea words and survival words.
War words and the weekdays.
Human organ words and fire words.
3. Why did the British expand their empire? And how did the language evolve because of it?
They expanded to find slaves. When the same language gets separated it evolves in different directions.
They expanded to find valuable resources. When the same language gets separated it evolves in different directions.
They expanded to find slaves. They mixed British with the languages of natives and the Europeans going to the USA.
They expanded to find valuable resources. They mixed British with the languages of natives and the Europeans going to the USA.
4. Why did a lot of Europeans move to the USA during the 1700s?
USA had a much more stable government than most European countries in that time.
Poor farmers wanted a better place to live.
5. Why did the British make their accent sound different?
They wanted to sound fancy.
Great Britain got Danish influences in the 19th century.
. Which statement applies to American English?
The verb “get” is "got" in past participle in American English
The verb “get” is "gotten" in past participle in American English
. Which one of these sentences are grammatically correct in British English?
I've lost my pen. Can you help me look for it?
I lost my pen. Can you help me look for it?
Where do you spell practice "practised"
The US
Great Britain
American English got more influences from French than British English.
True
False
Autumn is...
British vocabulary.
American vocaabulary.
What is NOT a real spelling?
Center
Centar
Centre
Centaur
What words has the same meaning?
Knickers in a twist - Trash
Blimey - Acne
Bloke - Dude
Rubbish - Booger
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