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Which of the four dialects became the most dominant in the Old English period?

ANorthumbrian

BMercian

CWessex

DKentish

Answer:

C. Wessex

Read Explanation:

  • Wessex refers to the West Saxon dialect, which became the dominant dialect in the Old English period, especially during the reign of King Alfred the Great.

  • It became the standard for writing and literature, even though other dialects like Northumbrian and Mercian were also important regionally.


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