Starter quiz
- True or false? 'Old English' was the language spoken in Britain between the 5th and 12th centuries.
- True ✓
- False
- What is the best definition of a noun?
- A noun is a thing.
- A noun is a word used to describe an action, state or occurence.
- A noun is a word that names something such as a person, place, thing or idea. ✓
- A noun is a word that gives a description of an attribute of something.
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- In which century did the Anglo-Saxon era begin?
- 5th century ✓
- 11th century
- 15th century
- 18th century
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- The Bible was influential in the development of English. In what language was it written when it first came to Britain?
- Egyptian
- Latin ✓
- Spanish
- Chinese
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- Which of the following is the definition of 'translate'? Here it is used in sentence: The student was asked to translate the text into English.
- To improve the language in a piece of writing.
- To understand the main part of something.
- To change something from one language to another. ✓
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- Which of the following is the best definition of forbidden? Here it is used in a sentence: The children were forbidden from playing near the river.
- Something that is not allowed. ✓
- Something that is encouraged.
- Something that it is dangerous.
- Something you can do if safety precautions are taken.
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