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Which statement accurately describes the relationship between Old English and Modern English? Old English and Modern English sound exactly the same. Old English and Modern English use all of the same letters of the alphabet. Beowulf was originally written in Modern English and translated into Old English. Modern English was heavily influenced by the French language, and Old English is a Germanic language.

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The statement that accurately describes the relationship between Old English and Modern English is that Modern English was heavily influenced by the French language, and Old English is a Germanic language.

  • Modern English is heavily influenced by the French language. Even though some words were borrowed from Greek and Latin, the French played an active role in Modern English. Some of the examples of French words borrowed include ambition, action, champion, communication, etc.

  • During World War, there were several German words that found their way into the English language. They include hamburgers, psychology, philosophy, etc.

In conclusion, while Modern English was heavily influenced by the French language, and Old English is a Germanic language.

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Modern English was heavily influenced by the French language, and Old English is a Germanic language.

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