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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16 The Future of English.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. American names adapt and change to suit _______________________ pronunciation and spelling patterns.
(a) American
(b) British
(c) Celtic
(d) Spanish

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

3. Many words that were once considered taboo are now considered to be ______________________.
(a) quite innocent
(b) inappropriate
(c) vulgar
(d) slightly offensive

4. The author discusses the process of development of the British _____________ from the Middle Ages to the present.
(a) middle name
(b) nickname
(c) surname
(d) first name

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is onomatopoeia?

3. Why are the speakers in #140 becoming a minority?

4. From what industries do new words in American and Britain come?

5. A trend seen on both sides of the Atlantic is that of _________________________.

(see the answer key)

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