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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 5 Where Words Come From.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author what is the most striking example of a word with multiple meanings?
(a) Fine
(b) Track
(c) Dance
(d) Snap

2. Who lost control of the United Kingdom under Roman occupation?
(a) The royal family
(b) Germanic tribes
(c) The Vikings
(d) Celtic tribes

3. Words adopted into the English language already have ___________________.
(a) Dictionary listings
(b) Prior approval for use
(c) Adaptations from other languages
(d) Ease of use indicators

4. What is usually important to users of other languages that the English language expresses with one general category word?
(a) Groups of words
(b) Acronyms
(c) Slang
(d) Colloquialisms

5. What language is most commonly chosen by international businesses?
(a) French
(b) Japanese
(c) English
(d) Italian

Short Answer Questions

1. What helps a listener and speaker to use the correct word when in doubt?

2. Who are often responsible for coining new words?

3. For what is the Venerable Bede famous?

4. Language differences within a country are often ________________.

5. Which words are appropriate for the common people to use?

(see the answer key)

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