ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Late Modern English (c. 1800 – Present) The Early Modern period came to an end as new influences emerged. Although the pronunciation and grammar of Early Modern English continued into the late modern age, the vocabulary of English grew considerably, leading to the creation of Late Modern English.

Detailed explanation-2: -Late Modern English began in about 1800 and continues today. The main difference between Early and Late Modern English is vocabulary. The Industrial Revolution and technology created a need for new words.

Detailed explanation-3: -Early modern English – an overview.

Detailed explanation-4: -Late Modern English accumulated many more words as a result of two main historical factors: the Industrial Revolution, which necessitated new words for things and ideas that had not previously existed; and the rise of the British Empire, during which time English adopted many foreign words and made them its own.