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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the English language, what has a range of possibilities not available in other languages?
(a) Consonants
(b) A vowel system
(c) Adverbs
(d) A wide alphabet

2. Who is Noam Chomsky?
(a) A Russian writer
(b) A French archaeologist
(c) An American linguist
(d) A British psychologist

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

4. What allows a speaker to express class status?
(a) Synonyms
(b) Sentence structure
(c) Antonyms
(d) Accents

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what principle are cliches based?

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

3. Who invades England in 1066?

4. Who tends to invent new words in the present day?

5. What is common to most English speakers?

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