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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. What else impacts the pronunciation of some words?
(a) Lazy speakers
(b) Southern accents
(c) Speech impediments
(d) Regional pronunciations

2. Regional trends have common accent features but no speakers who _________________________________.
(a) all speak in exactly the same way
(b) can teach proper English
(c) can be emulated
(d) can emulate someone else

3. When does modern English begin to emerge?
(a) The 20th century
(b) The 15th century
(c) The 19th century
(d) The 12th century

4. On what principle are cliches based?
(a) Words changing meaning over time
(b) Language becoming less formal
(c) People becoming more clever
(d) Increased use of double entendres

5. Who invades England in 1066?
(a) The Normans
(b) The Norwegians
(c) The French
(d) The Romans

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Sir William Jones recognize?

3. What historical occurrence is explored in Chapter 6?

4. What is common to most English speakers?

5. Language issues tend to be __________________.

(see the answer key)

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