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1061
The 18th-century movement to fix and stabilize the English language through strict grammar rules is known as:
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1062
Which word is a 'doublet' of the word 'shirt', originating from the same root but arriving via Old Norse?
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1063
The 'Chancery Standard', developed in the 15th century, was:
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1064
The pronouns 'they', 'them', and 'their' replaced original Old English pronouns due to influence from which group?
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1065
Which suffix is typically associated with words of French origin?
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1066
Why is English spelling often considered 'chaotic' compared to pronunciation?
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1067
The Old English letter 'þ' (thorn) represents which modern sound?
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1068
In Old English poetry, what is a 'kenning'?
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1069
What is the closest living language relative to English?
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1070
Which linguistic rule explains the systematic sound change from Proto-Indo-European stops to Germanic stops (e.g., Latin 'pater' to English 'father')?
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