Old English, also known as Anglo-Saxon, was the language spoken in England from the 5th century to the Norman Conquest in 1066. Despite the fact that it is no longer spoken, Old English has had a profound impact on the development of the English language as we know it today. Many words in modern English have their roots in Old English, such as "house," "mother," "father," "earth," and "water." The grammar and syntax of Old English also continue to influence modern English, with its use of inflections and word order. The influence of Old English on modern language is evident in the way we form plurals, possessives, and verb tenses.