Present St5

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What is 'Canadian Raising'?

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A phonetic feature in Canadian English where certain diphthongs are pronounced with a higher tongue position before voiceless consonants.

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Which word is used in Canadian English but not British English?

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Toque - a type of knitted hat.

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What term does British English use for 'truck'?

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Lorry - a large vehicle for transporting goods.

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What language heavily influenced Middle English?

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Norman French - introduced many vocabulary and grammatical structures.

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Who is considered the 'Father of English Literature'?

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Geoffrey Chaucer - known for 'The Canterbury Tales'.

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What is the primary dialect of English spoken in Canada?

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Canadian English - characterized by unique vocabulary, pronunciation, and spelling.

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What is a common Canadian English term for 'elevator'?

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Lift - used in British English.

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What is the significance of 'Canadian Raising' in linguistics?

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It illustrates regional phonetic variations and influences in English.

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What is a 'toque'?

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A knitted hat, commonly worn in Canada, especially in winter.

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What is the difference between 'boot' in British and Canadian English?

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In British English, 'boot' refers to the trunk of a car, while in Canadian English, it refers to footwear.