Question

The earliest form of English language is known as:

• A. Middle English
• B. Old English
• C. Anglo-Saxon
• D. Early Modern English

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Old English

• Old English, also called Anglo-Saxon, is the earliest form of the English language.

• It developed from Anglo-Frisian dialects brought to Britain by settlers. It is quite different from Modern English and can be difficult to understand without special study.

• It was the language used in early literary works such as Beowulf.