Q.1.
The new standard English was mostly influenced by the dialects of London and which other area?
Q.2.
William Caxton had a great influence on the English language during the 15th century. He was the first Englishman to do what?
Q.3.
The most famous writer in Middle English was Geoffrey Chaucer. How many Modern English words are first found in his works?
Q.4.
Pronunciation began to change a great deal towards the end of the 15th century. What name is given to this change?
Q.5.
Several words used in Middle English have changed their meanings over time. What did the word 'nice' mean in the 15th century?
Q.6.
Many words did not survive into Modern English. Which animal was known during the Middle Ages as an 'attercop'?
Q.7.
In the 15th century a more standard form of the English language was developing. What was this form called?
Q.8.
German, French and Latin were not the only influences on Middle English. The words and come from which foreign tongue?
Q.9.
Two of the letters in the modern alphabet were unknown in the 15th century. Which two were they?
Q.10.
Spelling in Middle English varied immensely. and are all different spellings of which modern word?