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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 Names.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. English grammar rules are based on what?
(a) Celtic
(b) Oxford University guidelines
(c) Latin
(d) Old English

2. According to the author, some words are formed out of __________________.
(a) other words
(b) mistakes
(c) guttural noises
(d) misunderstandings

3. Why do other languages borrow English words and expressions?
(a) To illustrate the conditions of modern life
(b) To become more international
(c) To become trendier
(d) To become more popular

4. Chapter 7 addresses the _________________ examples of ways English is spoken throughout the world.
(a) Transitional
(b) Inaccurate
(c) Humorous
(d) Historic

5. According to the author, varieties of English are heavily influenced by what?
(a) geographic reasons
(b) ancestral reasons
(c) social reasons
(d) financial reasons

Short Answer Questions

1. For years, concern for spelling has been neglected over imposing what?

2. Which country is used as an example of the difficulties of international communication?

3. What shows up in versions of early dictionaries?

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

5. What can be misused even by experts on the topic?

(see the answer key)

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