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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. British pronunciation and vocabulary is generally viewed to have high ________________ in North America.
(a) preference
(b) recognition
(c) understandability
(d) prestige

2. What are the risks of being unaware of international translations of company names and messages?
(a) Being misunderstood
(b) Being perceived as too expensive
(c) Targeting the wrong prospects
(d) Being negative or offensive

3. In addition to people names, what else has had a similar naming process in both England and America?
(a) Animal names
(b) Insect names
(c) Street names
(d) Place names

4. English in the United Kingdom is more _____________ than it is in the United States.
(a) regulated
(b) stilted
(c) varied
(d) proper

5. From what industries do new words in American and Britain come?
(a) Entertainment and academia
(b) Entertainment and technology
(c) Entertainment and finance
(d) Sociology and technology

Short Answer Questions

1. English grammar rules are based on what?

2. What is another area of concern regarding the state of the English language?

3. What language is used to communicate across borders?

4. The English writing system developed from what?

5. Who were two champions for the simplification of English spelling?

(see the answer key)

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