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Name : Wa Ode Mei Indrawati

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Class : Elite -A

Old English - Modern English

Old English

1. Fæder ure du de eart on heofenum si din nama gehalgod to-becume din rice geweorpe
ðin willa on eorðan swa swa on heofenum. Urne ge dæghwamlican hlaf syle us to deag
and forgyf us ure gyltas swa swa we forgifap urum gyltendum ane ne gelæde ou us on
costnunge ac alys us of yfle.
2. "Hwæt. We Gardena in geardagum, peodcyninga, brym gefrunon, hu ða æpelingas ellen
fremedon. Oft Scyld Scefing sceapena preatum, monegum mægbum, meodosetla
ofteah, egsode eorlas. Syoðan ærest wearð feasceaft funden, he pæs frofre gebad, weox
under wolcnum, weorðmyndum þah, oðþæt him æghwylc para ymbsittendra ofer
hronrade hyran scolde,"
3. Folc âr [polite], bêga [personality] æghwæðer ge weggel¯æte. Lôc hê hê indicates
laughter hrung, micel mancynn [responded] [enthusiastically], swâðêahhwæðre
samm¯æle wið his of hê word−cwide. Swilc [is] tôêacan and tilmôdig toward
hlêoðorcwide toward fremde [languages]. His of hê ongietenes [is] sâre hêalic.[ Many] in
wundrian of hê. Hê hê indicates laughter [is] eftsôna unforcûð onemn wægn [world's]
[ambassadors]. Twêgen nu l¯æs hêalic [is] ðe mâl [is] ðrýðum forclyccan f¯ætan dôð
[ulama] hwæðere æwfæstlic [figures].[ Many] ðêod forsêon ' right to own or occupy
land or connected with its occupation hê hê indicates laughter [is] ealdgenîðla
ungelîf−edlic hâd. [Therefore], unlýtel [parties] ongeniman nyhtful [circles] edsihð of hê.
Modern English
1. Our father which art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come Thy will be
done in earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our
trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
2. "Listen! We - of the Spear-Danes in the days of yore, of those clan-kings - heard of their
glory, how those nobles performed courageous deeds, Often Scyld, Scef's son, from
enemy hosts from many peoples seized mead-benches; and terrorized the fearsome
Heruli after first he was found helpless and destitute, he then knew recompense for
that: he waxed under the clouds, throve in honours, until to him each of the bordering
tribes beyond the whale-road had to submit, and yield tribute: that was a good king!"
3. People are polite, both personality and manners. When he spoke, many people
responded enthusiastically, and agreed with his words. He is also good at speaking in
foreign languages. His knowledge is very broad. Many people admire him. He is also
respected by the world's ambassadors. No less important is that he is very close to the
ulama and religious figures. Many people say that he is an extraordinary person.
Therefore, many parties from various circles respect him.

Middle English - Modern English

Middle English

1. The ynternet hath bycome oon of the moost useful thyngs for humans. By usyng the
ynternet network, we can fynd out various ynformation yn any deel of the world easily.
in addition to byyng a medium of ynformation, the ynternet can eek be a medium of
communication for social media users. by usyng ynternet services, ther are manie
thyngs that can be reached with juste oon click so that peple are greatly helped by this
convenience.
2. Yf ye rarely or never eat vegetables, youre health will be disturbed. Oon of the problems
ys easy to geten disease. Ye can experience anemia or eek known as lack of blood.
3. Utilization of ynorganic waste that ys difficult to decompose must be a joynt
consideration. This ys proclaimed for a goode synergy bytween humans and nature.
recyclyng garbage ys the moost appropriate action. Thus the processyng of ynorganic
waste can be used as a forme of love for the environment.
Modern English

1. The internet has become one of the most useful things for humans. By using the
internet network, we can find out various information in any part of the world easily. In
addition to being a medium of information, the internet can also be a medium of
communication for social media users. By using internet services, there are many things
that can be reached with just one click so that people are greatly helped by this
convenience.
2. If you rarely or never eat vegetables, your health will be disturbed. One of the problems
is easy to get disease. You can experience anemia or also known as lack of blood.
3. Utilization of inorganic waste that is difficult to decompose must be a joint
consideration. This is proclaimed for a good synergy between humans and nature.
Recycling garbage is the most appropriate action. Thus the processing of inorganic
waste can be used as a form of love for the environment.

Perbedaan

British English

Generally, British English speakers are spoken or written by the British community which
includes England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. The use of British English when spoken
is closer to the European - especially French because many words are pronounced differently
from the way they are written. The distinctive features of British English pronunciation are
easily recognized, including the letter "r" at the end of the word, unlike the word more which is
read "mo" or car which is read "ka". In addition, it can be characterized by the omission of the
letter "t" as a consonant which in phonology is commonly referred to as glottal stop or glottal T.

American English

American English is spoken by residents living in the United States (US). The American English
has a derivative accent, such as a southern accent or western accent. Unlike British English,
American English accents generally include what is written in the pronunciation. On the letter
"r" which is still read faintly on the word more and "t" which is read on the word water. The
letter "t" is also often pronounced similar to "d", which is read lightly, like the word city which is
read like "sidi". Connoisseurs of Hollywood series or films may be familiar with the
pronunciation of the American accent which also presents various genres of songs. The number
of products produced is widely enjoyed by all people in various parts of the world.

Australian English

As the name suggests, Australian English is spoken by people in Australia, which is a


neighboring country to Indonesia and is located in the southern hemisphere between the
Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. Just like the United States of America, Australia was once a
colony of England which even today there are a lot of British descendants in Australia because
of the historical influence which is a dumping ground for criminal prisoners from England.
When positioned, Australian English is in the middle between British and American. This can be
seen from the letter "r" at the end of the word, it is still not read as in British English. However,
long words usually follow American English pronunciation. The rest are terms used only in
Australian English, such as g'day, mate, and fair dinkum.

Vocabulary

The difference in vocabulary between US, UK, and Australian English, makes these three types
of English even more interesting to learn in writing as well as verbally. In US English, we are
familiar with vocabulary such as “eggplant” for eggplant, “cookie” or “cracker” for small, one-
time biscuits, and many others. In addition, the US English definition of the vocabulary “chips”
is potato chips, while “fries” or “French fries” are french fries. Meanwhile, the UK UK tends to
recognize eggplant as “aubergine”, “biscuit” as a biscuit that is small and can be eaten in one
go, and many more. Regarding the meaning of potato chips versus french fries, UK English
understands it as a different vocabulary from US English, namely "chips" for french fries and
"fries" for potato chips.

Apart from food, US English and UK English also differ in various other vocabularies. Some of
the examples are, when referring to an apartment, US English says “apartment”, while UK
English calls it “flat”. To refer to a postal code, US English calls it "zip code", while UK UK calls it
"postal code". There is also a "ground floor" (UK English) with "first floor" (US English) to refer
to the first floor in a building.

Australian English is the most different type of English among the three, because it contains
vocabulary that is not found in other parts of the world. For example, “brekkie” for breakfast,
“tucker” for general food, “ace” for something that is excellent, and “Aussie” for Australians.

Grammar

British English uses the Present Perfect to tell something that has been done in the past and still
feels its effect in the present. But for American English it can be conveyed using not only the
Present Perfect but also the Simple Past.

Example

-I have lost my pen. Can you borrow me yours? (British English)

-I lost my pen. OR I have lost my pen. (American English)

-He has gone home. (British English)

-He went home. OR He has gone home. (American English)

Another difference in the use of already, just and yet. British English uses these words only in
the Present Perfect tense. But for American English, these words are free to use even in
Simple Past.

-He has just gone home. (British English)

-He just went home. OR He has just gone home. (American English)

I have already seen this movie. (British English)

-I have already seen this movie. OR I already saw this movie. (American English)

-She hasn't come yet. (British English)


-She hasn't come yet. OR She didn't come yet. (American English)

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