One of the consequences of the Great Vowel shift on the English language was i. The increase in the…
Only the change in pronunciation is correct. The Great Vowel Shift reorganised the pronunciation of long stressed vowels through raising and diphthongisation; it was not a…
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One of the consequences of the Great Vowel shift on the English language was
i. The increase in the number of the long vowels
ii. The shortening of the vowels
iii. The increase in the ‘feminine’ endings of words
iv. Changes in pronunciation
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
Only the change in pronunciation is correct. The Great Vowel Shift reorganised the pronunciation of long stressed vowels through raising and diphthongisation; it was not a general shortening of vowels, an increase in their number, or an increase in feminine word endings.
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