Phonological Change

What is phonological change?

• A change in the meaning of words

• A change in the sound system of a language

• A change in the grammatical structure of a language

• A change in the vocabulary of a language

What is the schwa sound increasingly used in Present Day English?

• [ə]

• [o]

• [a]

• [e]

How was the -ing ending pronounced before the 19th century?

• -ang

• -ong

• -in

• -un

What is a feature of Estuary English regarding the 'th' sound?

• Replacing 'th' with 's'

• Replacing 'th' with 'f'

• Replacing 'th' with 't'

• Replacing 'th' with 'd'

What was happening to English spelling while pronunciation was changing during the Great Vowel Shift?

• It was becoming standardized

• It was becoming more complex

• It was being simplified

• It was being ignored

What is the Great Vowel Shift?

• A change in the pronunciation of long vowel sounds over time

• A shift in the meaning of words

• A change in the spelling of words

• A grammatical transformation in sentence structure

Which of the following is an example of a word affected by the Great Vowel Shift?

• Toe > to

• Cat > cot

• Dog > dig

• Sun > son

What does Robinson observe about the gentry’s voice compared to local accents?

• It is more musical

• It is less distinct

• It is more formal

• It is clearer

What is a suggested reason for the Queen’s new form of accent?

• Influence from media

• Desire to connect with the public

• Changes in education

• Influence from foreign leaders

What is phonological change?

• A change in the meaning of words over time

• A change in the sound system of a language

• A change in the grammatical structure of a language

• A change in the vocabulary of a language