Question

Give an example to show how the usages of terms and expression changed with time.

Answer 1

the following words all show roots in Old English:

Explanation:

Strong

Water

Be

Beam

By reviewing literature written in the period that Old English was used you can see the many Old English words that are very similar to words found in modern English. For example:

Eald - means old

Brodor - means brother

Hus - means house

Nett - means net

Riht - means right