TED-Ed: Why don't "tough" and "dough" rhyme? | Arika Okrent
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason why English spelling is considered complex?
It has a consistent set of rules.
It is influenced by multiple languages.
It has no historical influences.
It uses only the Latin alphabet.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which event introduced French elements into the English language?
The invention of the printing press
The arrival of Roman missionaries
The Norman invasion
The Great Vowel Shift
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the printing press contribute to the complexity of English spelling?
It allowed for multiple spellings to coexist.
It eliminated all French influences.
It standardized all spellings immediately.
It simplified the English language.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the original pronunciation of the word 'do'?
Doe
Dew
Dough
Dah
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant effect of the Great Vowel Shift?
It made English spelling more intuitive.
It changed the pronunciation of many vowels.
It introduced new letters into the alphabet.
It removed all silent letters.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following words exemplifies a change in pronunciation due to the Great Vowel Shift?
Enough
House
Knife
Nat
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is English considered a difficult language for non-native speakers?
It has a consistent pronunciation system.
It uses only one alphabet.
It has a simple grammar structure.
It has many historical influences and irregularities.
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