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Eng 120: History Of English Language Question Paper

Eng 120: History Of English Language

Course:Bachelor Of Education Arts

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KABARAK
UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2011/2012 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS

ENG 120: HISTORY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
DAY: WEDNESDAY

DATE: 08/08/2012
TIME: 2.00 – 4.00 P.M.

STREAM: Y1S2
INSTRUCTIONS:
• Answer question ONE and any other TWO questions

QUESTION ONE
(a) The English language is indeed Germanic. Justify this with appropriate examples. (6 marks)
(b) Explain the specific claim made by Sir William Jones while working on Sanskrit in India.

(6 marks)
(c) With examples, distinguish the following terms;

(i) Comparative method and internal reconstruction

(ii) Family tree and family relationships

(8 marks)
(d) Explain the factors that have contributed to the global recognition of the English language.

(10 marks)
QUESTION TWO
(a) Examine the specific effects on the Norman Conquest on the English language.
(6 marks)
(b) State and explain any four purposes English language accomplishes on a global scale.

(8 marks)
(c) The Great Vowel shift is fundamental in the History of the English language because of its
effects. Discuss

(8 marks)

QUESTION THREE
(a) All languages change over time. Give a detailed description of any four causes of language

change.

(12 marks)
(b) Give a detailed account on the spread of English and provide a profile of its development

during the 19th century and later.

(8 marks)

QUESTION FOUR
(a) Trace the history of the English language from Old English to Modern English by examining

the major events at each stage.

(15 marks)
(b) How do cognates help linguists in reconstructing original forms of languages.
(5 marks

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