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In support of Algeo & Pyles’s(2004) reasons for studying the history of the English language, this paper is aimed at not just seeking the irregularities and peculiarities of contemporary English and clarifying their origins and development, but also at examining the linguistic or non-linguistic causes which are common, if possible, to the culprits of such linguistic phenomena. To this end, a survey of 30 English majors was conducted in order to collect data on the linguistic phenomena of English which were believed to be absurd or irregular. As a result of the data collected, a total of 13 items were selected in the fields of sound and spelling, word form and grammar, and vocabulary and idioms as shown in the appendix. To display the data in order of the surveyee’s interest, a diachronic approach was taken. To give the paper a heightened reliability, the study tried to quote as many authentic examples from old literature as possible. As the case stands, the results are certainly conducive to deepening English teachers' knowledge and confidence in the English language.
