Exploring Elizabethan English
Learning Objective
I can identify key characteristics of Elizabethan English.
Key Concepts
In Early Modern English, the word 'thou' was used as the informal version of 'you,' while 'you' was the formal version.
When using 'thou,' add 'st' or 'est' to the end of the verb, as in 'thou walkest'.
The possessive forms of 'thou' are 'thy' and 'thine', and 'ye' was the subject form of the plural 'you'.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 12 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. In Elizabethan English, what was the primary difference in usage between 'thou' and 'you'?
2. Complete the sentence with the correct Elizabethan English pronoun: "I shall give ______ my word."
3. Explain how verbs are typically conjugated when used with 'thou' in Elizabethan English. Provide an example.
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