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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 Pronunciation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Language differences within a country are often ________________.
(a) political
(b) divisive
(c) irreconcilable
(d) petty

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

3. According to the author, some words are formed out of __________________.
(a) other words
(b) misunderstandings
(c) guttural noises
(d) mistakes

4. From which tribe does England get its name?
(a) The Angels
(b) The Angles
(c) The Englees
(d) The Engles

5. What about the English language gives users greater range of expression?
(a) More vowel sounds
(b) More letters of the alphabet
(c) Past and future tenses
(d) Active and passive voices

Short Answer Questions

1. Who invades England in 1066?

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

3. On what principle are cliches based?

4. How can English be particularly complex for non-native English speakers?

5. What is usually important to users of other languages that the English language expresses with one general category word?

(see the answer key)

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