ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
He invented lots of new English ____ and expressions.
A
Words
B
Letters
C
Sounds
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -William Shakespeare is credited with the invention or introduction of over 1, 700 words that are still used in English today.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shakespeare and Milton famously contributed a multitude of new words to our modern lexicon. Some sources claim that Shakespeare contributed over 1, 000 words, but this figure is disputed. Other sources say it’s likely around 229. John Milton is said to have contributed 630 words, which would put him in the top spot.

Detailed explanation-3: -Shakespeare introduced or invented countless words in his plays, with estimates of the number in the several thousands.

Detailed explanation-4: -Bandit. Critic. Dauntless. Dwindle. Elbow (as a verb) Green-Eyed (to describe jealousy) Lackluster. Lonely. More items •07-May-2019

Detailed explanation-5: -Arch-villain. Bedazzled. Eventful. Cold-blooded. Inaudible. Manager. Swagger. Uncomfortable. More items •02-Aug-2021

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