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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. What is an important benefit of the Asian pictograph languages?
(a) Instant recognition
(b) Elegant styling
(c) Cultural integrity
(d) Connection to modern and ancient texts

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

3. Who is Noam Chomsky?
(a) A British psychologist
(b) A French archaeologist
(c) An American linguist
(d) A Russian writer

4. In Chapter 4, the author traces the development of English in what country?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) Spain
(c) Norway
(d) France

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is common to most English speakers?

2. What occurs when English speaking world leaders are forced to rely on translators?

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

4. What type of languages are Chinese and Japanese

5. Regional trends have common accent features but no speakers who _________________________________.

(see the answer key)

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