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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 Old World New World.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is phonology?
(a) A phonograph history
(b) A fraud detector
(c) Telephone operator skills
(d) A sound system for a language

3. Language issues tend to be __________________.
(a) political
(b) constant
(c) universal
(d) irreconcilable

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

5. What do the British borrow from American English?
(a) phonics
(b) ebonics
(c) street slang
(d) grammatical styles and word usages

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For what is the Venerable Bede famous?

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

4. Who is Noam Chomsky?

5. English is changed through _____________________.

(see the answer key)

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