Humanities CLEP Prep Practice Exam 2025 - Free Humanities CLEP Practice Questions and Study Guide

Question: 1 / 400

From which language did English borrow the most words?

Greek

Latin

Throughout history, English has borrowed words from many different languages including Greek, Latin, French, and German. However, during the Middle Ages, Latin was the dominant language of literature and learning in Europe. Therefore, a significant proportion of borrowed words in English are from Latin, making it the language from which English borrowed the most words. While Greek, French, and German may have influenced English in various ways, they have not contributed as many words as Latin has.

Get further explanation with Examzify DeepDiveBeta

French

German

Next Question

Report this question

Subscribe

Get the latest from Examzify

You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our privacy policy