English language history quiz
Win an English course at SGI!
We have a winner for our English language history competition……..and the winner is Laura Naldini!
Congratulations Laura, it was quite a difficult quiz so well done! You win a one week free standard course at the school here in London. We know you have been here before so we look forward to welcoming you again.
Q1 Modern English is full of words from other languages. The word ‘umbrella’ is one such word. Which of the following languages does this word originate from?
a) Arabic
b) German
c) Italian
d) Finnish
Q2 Britain has been conquered many times in its history. One such occasion was the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Normans came across the waters from Northern France and brought French with them. Which one of these words comes from Norman French ?
a) hair
b) elevator
c) pavement
d) soldier
Q3 It is amazing how many words and expressions we use today originate in the works of England’s greatest playwright, William Shakespeare. Below are four expressions in current everyday use in Britain, which one comes from Shakespeare ?
a) In my mind’s eye
b) All good things come to an end
c) That’s just pie in the sky
d) Jump on the bandwagon
Q4 As mentioned in the introduction, many other languages have shaped the English of today. Yet we still have many words that come from Old English and the Anglo-Saxons. Which one of the following everyday words is an Old English word.
a) tea
b) robot
c) tobacco
d) house
The correct answers to the quiz are:
1) c
2) d
3) a
4) d
Terms and Conditions
- The SGI English language history quiz competition ends on 30th April 2010 at 12pm (UK time);
- All qualifying entrants who answer the questions correctly will be placed in a free prize draw and the winning entry will be chosen at random from all correct entries received by 12.00pm (UK time) on 30th April 2010 ;
- The winner will be notified by email by SGI within 7 days of the closing date;
- The winner's name will feature on the website on the corresponding competition page;
- The winning prize must be taken and completed by 30th September 2010. The course is not transferable to another date or another individual;
- Entrants must be at least 18 years of age and proof of age will be required before the prize is dispatched;
- There is no cash alternative to the prize;
- No responsibility can be accepted for entries which are not properly received due to communication systems beyond our control;
- The prize covers the cost of a one week standard group general English course at SGI London and does not include flights, accommodation or airport transfers.
