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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. What does the English language's large vocabulary mean to users?
(a) More spelling words
(b) More precise expression
(c) More vowels
(d) More letters of the alphabet

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

3. Physical communication strategies include proximity between speakers, hand gestures and ______________________.
(a) head movements
(b) facial expression
(c) tics
(d) utterances

4. How do some linguists think that children learn their languages?
(a) By imitating their parents
(b) By their heritage
(c) By osmosis
(d) Natural tendencies

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is often cited as an equalizing force in English?

2. The author states that there are characteristics in the English language that ______________________________.

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

4. On what principle are cliches based?

5. For what is the Venerable Bede famous?

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