In what language did Shakespeare write ?
Correct answer: D. Modern English
- A. Middle English
- B. German
- C. Old English
- D. Modern English
Explanation
Shakespeare wrote in Early Modern English, the form of English used during the Renaissance and distinct from both Old English and Middle English. It is commonly classified simply as Modern English in such period-based questions.
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