Annamalai University 2011-3rd Year B.A English , ( ) ( part - iii ) ( - viii ) 730history of language - Question Paper

B.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2011
(ENGLISH)
( 3rd YEAR )
( PART - III )
( PAPER - VIII )
730. HISTORY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE
( Including Double Degree & Lateral Entry )

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4.    Write an essay on the influence of Latin on English.

5.    Write briefly on the growth of English through Spanish influence.

6.    What is Standard English? Discuss.

7.    Enumerate the features of American English.

8.    Write on Chaucers contribution to the growth of English language.

9.    How have idoms and metaphors enriched the English language ?

10.    What are the factors responsible for the development of present day English ?

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B.A.DEGREE EXAMINATION, 2011

(ENGLISH)

(THIRD YEAR)

(PART - III)

(PAPER - VIII)

730. HISTORY OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE

(Including Double Degree & Lateral Entry)

May ]    [ Time : 3 Hours

Maximum : 100 Marks

Answer any FIVE questions.

All questions carry equal marks.

(5x 20=100)

1.    Examine the theories about the origin of language.

2.    State and explain Grimms law.

3.    Illustrate with examples some of the important ways by which words change their meanings in English.

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