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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7 Varieties of English.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What profession encourages expressions that make numbers and letters clearer when communicating by radio?
(a) Football coaches
(b) Ship captains
(c) Pilots
(d) Cab drivers

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

4. It is an interesting ____________ that Americans attempt to imitate the British by using words and pronunciations that are not British at all or are no longer used.
(a) irony
(b) symbol
(c) metaphor
(d) mistake

5. During Norman rule, which words are appropriate for the upper class to use?
(a) Italian
(b) Irish
(c) Danish
(d) French

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that there are characteristics in the English language that ______________________________.

2. Who is the Venerable Bede?

3. Which group surprisingly makes grammar and word mistakes?

4. All English speakers can understand each other despite ______________________________.

5. According to the author, some words are formed out of __________________.

(see the answer key)

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