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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. The author tends to think that English is special because of ___________________________.
(a) its verb use
(b) its lyrical sound
(c) its flexibility of use
(d) its inherent ease of learning

2. What is often cited as an equalizing force in English?
(a) The lack of grammatical gender
(b) Sentence structure
(c) Tenses
(d) Latin derivatives

3. The author finds that many languages _________________________.
(a) have many similarities
(b) are difficult to learn
(c) die out eventually
(d) overlap geographically

4. In addition to linguistic differences in languages, there are also ________________________.
(a) cultural differences
(b) sign language supplements
(c) learning disabilities
(d) intuitive abilities

5. According to the author, some words are formed out of __________________.
(a) guttural noises
(b) other words
(c) misunderstandings
(d) mistakes

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, the author traces the development of English in what country?

2. On what does a child's vocabulary rely?

3. What does the author use to show the development of human speech?

4. For what is the Venerable Bede famous?

5. When does modern English begin to emerge?

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