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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can be misused even by experts on the topic?
(a) Punctuation
(b) Spelling
(c) Synonyms
(d) English grammar

2. Chapter 13 addresses what traditions in the English-speaking world?
(a) Holiday
(b) Family
(c) Wedding
(d) Naming

3. What marketing challenge must companies address when considering working abroad?
(a) Tag lines
(b) Direct mail
(c) Web site click thrus
(d) Branding

4. From whom did North American settlers borrow words?
(a) Native Americans, Spanish and Celtic
(b) Native Americans, Creole and Celtic
(c) Creole, Spanish and French
(d) Native Americans, Spanish and French

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 7 addresses the _________________ examples of ways English is spoken throughout the world.

2. A trend seen on both sides of the Atlantic is that of _________________________.

3. Who is the Venerable Bede?

4. Who tries to organize information about how people speak?

5. Which words are appropriate for the common people to use?

(see the answer key)

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