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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4 The First Thousand Years.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Chomsky think are innate in children?
(a) The tendencies to be dyslexic
(b) Rhyming capabilities
(c) "Ground rules" that help them learn language
(d) Several language barriers

3. The English language has _____________________________.
(a) changed considerably
(b) remained constant
(c) served as the foundation for most languages
(d) had minimal change

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

5. On what does a child's vocabulary rely?
(a) Geographic area
(b) Nationality
(c) Exposure to the speech of the primary caregiver
(d) IQ

Short Answer Questions

1. What language is most commonly chosen by international businesses?

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

3. The author tends to think that English is special because of ___________________________.

4. The differences between languages bring up questions about what?

5. Who lost control of the United Kingdom under Roman occupation?

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