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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14 Swearing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The pronunciations of many words in America reflect what speakers think British speakers say and _______________________.
(a) ignores them
(b) rejects them outright
(c) tries to do the opposite
(d) attempts to imitate them

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

3. The tendency to change names and pronunciations occurs _____________________.
(a) Italy
(b) China
(c) In Britain and America
(d) Germany

4. English in the United Kingdom is more _____________ than it is in the United States.
(a) varied
(b) stilted
(c) regulated
(d) proper

5. Why is it nearly impossible for a dictionary to keep pace with the English language?
(a) Regional words are always changing
(b) It grows at such a fast pace
(c) Slang words drop out of use
(d) It is not printed often enough

Short Answer Questions

1. The English writing system developed from what?

2. English is the language of _____________________.

3. What else is difficult to determine about the English language?

4. The author decides it is ______________ to divide the U.S. into distinct accents.

5. What is phonology?

(see the answer key)

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