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What do these archaic words used in Shakespeare's time mean? (Two correct answers.) a. art = aren't b. thou = you c. ay = yes d. ‘tis = it was

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What do these archaic words used in Shakespeare's time mean? (Two correct answers.)

a. art = aren't
b. thou = you
c. ay = yes
d. ‘tis = it was

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Solution

To determine the meanings of the archaic words from Shakespeare's time, we analyze the provided options:

  1. art: This is an archaic form of "are." Thus, it does not mean "aren't."
  2. thou: This is directly the second-person singular pronoun, equivalent to "you."
  3. ay: This is an affirmative response, meaning "yes."
  4. ‘tis: This is a contraction of "it is," not "it was."

Final Answer

The two correct answers are:

  • b. thou = you
  • c. ay = yes

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