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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. What does the author use to show the development of human speech?
(a) Cave drawings
(b) The Bible
(c) Parchments
(d) Archaeological evidence

2. There is debate about the simplicity of English spelling and _________________________.
(a) pronunciation
(b) vowel sounds
(c) tense
(d) meaning

3. What is usually important to users of other languages that the English language expresses with one general category word?
(a) Slang
(b) Acronyms
(c) Groups of words
(d) Colloquialisms

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

5. What is often cited as an equalizing force in English?
(a) The lack of grammatical gender
(b) Tenses
(c) Sentence structure
(d) Latin derivatives

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Languages around the world contain common ______________________.

3. On what does a child's vocabulary rely?

4. What is onomatopoeia?

5. What does the English language's large vocabulary mean to users?

(see the answer key)

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