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

2. Language has the ability to do what?
(a) Expand and grow
(b) Unite global communities
(c) Create peace among countries
(d) Go beyond national borders

3. What is onomatopoeia?
(a) A new insect genus
(b) The predecessor of Cro-Magnon man
(c) A word which represents the sound of something
(d) A culinary trend

4. What is the difference between Cro-Magnon man and Neanderthal man?
(a) The place of the larnyx in the throat
(b) Walking speed
(c) Height
(d) Hair color

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Sir William Jones recognize?

2. English speakers then to think their language is ___________________.

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

4. What happens when a group of native speakers dies out?

5. What about the English language gives users greater range of expression?

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