View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Asian languages have less of than other languages?
(a) syllables
(b) consonants
(c) vowels
(d) sound-symbol connection

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

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

4. Which two languages have found some purpose in international communications?
(a) Seaspeak and Chinese
(b) Seaspeak and English
(c) Esperanto and Volapuk
(d) Seaspeak and Esperanto

5. When does modern English begin to emerge?
(a) The 15th century
(b) The 19th century
(c) The 12th century
(d) The 20th century

Short Answer Questions

1. What language is used to communicate across borders?

2. Why can translations between countries be considered difficult?

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

4. What language and culture does the answer to #44 bring to England?

5. What brings some sort of uniformity to spelling and language?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 215 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample