Question

imagine using a machine to travel back in time 2,000 years to the land we now call england. you come upon some locals and greet them. they look perplexed and then answer, but you cant understand a word theyre saying! its like theyre speaking another language. and thats just it; they are speaking another language.

the fact is, the earliest form of english didnt appear until the fifth century. but it was nothing like the modern english we speak today. over time, old words were dropped, new words were added, and the way words were spelled and spoken changed. in fact, the evolution of english is still happening today.

how did english arrive in the united states?
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what is another way english evolved over time? drag it to the chart.
important idea
english evolved over time.
detail
detail
words were dropped and added.

Explanation:

The text states that English evolved through dropping old words, adding new ones, and changing the spelling and pronunciation of words. One detail is already used, so the remaining relevant detail is the change in word spelling and speech.

Answer:

The way words were spelled and spoken changed.