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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 Names.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The differences between languages bring up questions about what?
(a) Their purpose
(b) Their ease of use
(c) Their clarity
(d) Their origins and place within the human story

2. In addition to people names, what else has had a similar naming process in both England and America?
(a) Animal names
(b) Street names
(c) Insect names
(d) Place names

3. American names adapt and change to suit _______________________ pronunciation and spelling patterns.
(a) Celtic
(b) British
(c) American
(d) Spanish

4. What is the result of the shift mentioned in #150?
(a) The words are dropped from everyday use
(b) The dictionary cannot keep up with the changes
(c) New words have to be invented
(d) Modern names look or are spelled in contrast to original meanings

5. What type of languages are Chinese and Japanese
(a) Syllabic
(b) Ebonic
(c) Phonetic
(d) Pictographic

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it nearly impossible for a dictionary to keep pace with the English language?

2. British pronunciation and vocabulary is generally viewed to have high ________________ in North America.

3. What allows a speaker to express class status?

4. Which group surprisingly makes grammar and word mistakes?

5. Physical communication strategies include proximity between speakers, hand gestures and ______________________.

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