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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year is the dictionary mentioned in #113 printed?
(a) 1563
(b) 1755
(c) 1776
(d) 1492

2. What is phonology?
(a) Telephone operator skills
(b) A phonograph history
(c) A sound system for a language
(d) A fraud detector

3. According to the author what will happen when English comes into its own as a modern language of international importance?
(a) Communication will break down
(b) Regionalism will take over
(c) There will be fewer rules imposed
(d) The language will run amuck

4. English is changed through _____________________.
(a) social channels
(b) university committees
(c) academic experts
(d) global technology

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of the shift mentioned in #150?

2. The English writing system developed from what?

3. In addition to organization, what other issues arise when publishing a dictionary?

4. What type of names go through an adaptive period to reach worldwide markets?

5. What is one of the most interesting words created in North America?

(see the answer key)

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