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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. 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) mistake
(c) symbol
(d) metaphor

2. Which part of Spain often engages in violence to protect its language?
(a) Madrid
(b) Valencian region
(c) Barcelona
(d) Basque region

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

4. According to the author what is the most striking example of a word with multiple meanings?
(a) Fine
(b) Dance
(c) Track
(d) Snap

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The author discusses the elements that English lacks but that ______________________________.

3. What is onomatopoeia?

4. How do some linguists think that children learn their languages?

5. What language and culture does the answer to #44 bring to England?

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