Which TWO languages were commonly spoken in England during the Middle Ages?

A Life in the UK Test practice question on key people, events and dates in British history. Here is the correct answer, why each option is right or wrong, and the background you need to remember it.

Which TWO languages were commonly spoken in England during the Middle Ages?
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The correct answer is C: Norman French

Correct. Norman French.

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