What proportion of the basic English vocabulary comes from the French or Romance language? [quiz option=”A. Almost one-third”]Incorrect. Try again![/quiz]
[quiz option=”B. A little over a third” correct=”yes”]Correct! A little over a third. Between one-third and half of the basic English vocabulary comes from the French or Romance language. Words that people think are totally English, such as pedigree, view, catch, chase, strive, staunch, challenge, pride, and war, are actually French or Romance terms.[/quiz]
[quiz option=”C. Nearly two-thirds”]Incorrect. Try again![/quiz]
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