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American vs. British English History and Pronunciation Quiz

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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!

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by LearningLanguage101

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

What differs in the pronunciation of -ization endings in British and American English? C-level

Describe a "flap T". C-level

How has English evolved through generations of speakers? Summarize in 5-10 sentences. A-level

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