Question

Which of the following best describes the linguistic significance of the Middle English period?

• A. It marked the decline of French influence in English literature.
• B. It saw the standardization of English grammar and spelling.
• C. It was a transitional period between Old and Modern English
• D. It was characterized by a return to Old English linguistic forms.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. It was a transitional period between Old and Modern English

• Middle English was a linguistic bridge between Old English (Anglo-Saxon) and Modern English.

• This shift was fueled by social and political upheavals, such as the Norman Conquest and rising vernacular usage in literature.