study of the features of the English used in Shakespeare’s time is an example of the diachronic study of language.
A: True
B: false
A: True
B: false
举一反三
- It is worthwhile to study the various ways in which Shakespeare used English because （） A: English words have changed a lot since Shakespeare’s time B: by doing so one can be fully aware of the richness of the English language C: English words are now being used in the same way as in Shakespeare’s days D: none of the above
- When you study English, you are just learning a foreign language. A: True B: False
- The study of language as it changes through time is a ________. A: historical B: synchronic C: descriptive D: diachronic
- A diachronic study of language is the description of language at some point in
- III. Reading Comprehension30. Why is it worthwhile to study the various ways in which Shakespeare used English? A: English words have changed a lot since Shakespeare’s time. B: By doing so one can be fully aware of the richness of the English language. C: English words are now being used in the same way as in Shakespeare’s time. D: Beginners may have difficulty learning some aspects of English usage.