Words from which language began to enter English vocabulary around the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066 ?
Correct answer: A. French
- A. French
- B. Norwegian
- C. Spanish
- D. Hungarian
Explanation
The Norman Conquest brought a French-speaking ruling class to England, so French vocabulary began entering English on a large scale. Norwegian, Spanish, and Hungarian did not have the same historical connection with the Conquest.
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