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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 English as a World Language.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do other languages borrow English words and expressions?
(a) To illustrate the conditions of modern life
(b) To become trendier
(c) To become more international
(d) To become more popular

2. From which tribe does England get its name?
(a) The Englees
(b) The Angles
(c) The Angels
(d) The Engles

3. Which of the following languages has not been proposed as an international language?
(a) Esperanto
(b) Chinese
(c) Volapuk
(d) Seaspeak

4. What occurs when English speaking world leaders are forced to rely on translators?
(a) Decisions are postponed
(b) Gross misunderstandings
(c) Lag in translation
(d) Errors in translation

5. In what country does the printing revolution take place?
(a) France
(b) Ireland
(c) England
(d) Wales

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author feel there is a lack of among English native speakers?

2. For years, concern for spelling has been neglected over imposing what?

3. For what is the Venerable Bede famous?

4. Who establishes a large presence in Northern England in the year 850?

5. What system allows English speakers to communicate efficiently in writing?

(see the answer key)

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