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.
  • In which century did the Anglo-Saxon era begin?
    • 5th century  ✓
    • 11th century
    • 15th century
    • 18th century
  • 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
  • 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.  ✓
  • 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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