Strategies For Reading Middle English
Which of the following is a useful strategy for deciphering Middle English?
A
Consulting a French dictionary, as many Middle English words are of French origin
B
Writing down words to identify shared letter combinations with modern English equivalents
C
Avoiding contextual clues, as modern word meanings differ significantly from those used by Chaucer
D
Looking for words that sound similar to their modern English counterparts
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