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

2. Who establishes a large presence in Northern England in the year 850?
(a) The French
(b) The Romans
(c) The Danish Vikings
(d) The Russians

3. Which part of Spain often engages in violence to protect its language?
(a) Madrid
(b) Basque region
(c) Barcelona
(d) Valencian region

4. What happens when a particular phonology is applied to adopted words?
(a) They become almost unrecognizable in their original language
(b) They become more rhythmic
(c) They become more lyrical
(d) They become easier to understand

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is usually important to users of other languages that the English language expresses with one general category word?

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

3. There is debate about the simplicity of English spelling and _________________________.

4. Language has the ability to do what?

5. What does the English language's large vocabulary mean to users?

(see the answer key)

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