Which of the following best defines Middle English ?
Correct answer: B. A filed-down Old English with heavy French influence
- A. An early form spoken and written by the Anglo-Saxons
- B. A filed-down Old English with heavy French influence
- C. A unique form of English spoken in Germany
- D. A form brought to England by the Scandinavians
Explanation
Middle English developed from Old English after the Norman Conquest and was reshaped by strong French influence, along with Scandinavian influence and major grammatical change. It was not a language brought from Germany or Scandinavia.
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