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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 Global Language.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why could the Neanderthals not keep up with the Cro-Magnons?
(a) They couldn't communicate with the same complexity
(b) They could not run as fast
(c) They did not have fire
(d) Their brains were not as big

2. How can English be particularly complex for non-native English speakers?
(a) Many words can be used in different ways
(b) There are many grammar rules
(c) The alphabet is long
(d) The vowel sounds are fixed

3. What language is most commonly chosen by international businesses?
(a) English
(b) Italian
(c) French
(d) Japanese

4. The differences between languages bring up questions about what?
(a) Their origins and place within the human story
(b) Their purpose
(c) Their clarity
(d) Their ease of use

5. What did Sir William Jones recognize?
(a) The rhythm of the Romance languages
(b) The adaptability of the English language
(c) The verb tenses of European languages
(d) Similarities between Sanskrit and languages of Europe

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Physical communication strategies include proximity between speakers, hand gestures and ______________________.

3. Language has the ability to do what?

4. How do some linguists think that children learn their languages?

5. Which part of Spain often engages in violence to protect its language?

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