English coroneologisms

Abstract

Any language goes through a myriad of changes. English is no exception. Some changes take a long time and can be difficult to pinpoint at first but have a tremendous impact in the long run which the Great Vowel Shift proves right broadening the gap between the way words are spelled and pronounced. At the same time, changes can be easier to trace and follow. Some grammatical changes include the tendency to use the progressive tenses where previously the simple ones were preferred (The conference is being held. He should be leaving now), some verbs denoting emotions are currently followed with gerunds while even 100 years ago both infinitives and gerunds were in equal use (He loves following celebrities online), will has overpowered shall in the Present Future, etc.