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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author tends to think that English is special because of ___________________________.
(a) its inherent ease of learning
(b) its verb use
(c) its flexibility of use
(d) its lyrical sound

2. What does the author use to show the development of human speech?
(a) The Bible
(b) Archaeological evidence
(c) Cave drawings
(d) Parchments

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

4. From which tribe does England get its name?
(a) The Engles
(b) The Angles
(c) The Angels
(d) The Englees

5. Which country has been successful in protecting its language?
(a) Ireland
(b) Wales
(c) Italy
(d) France

Short Answer Questions

1. What allows a speaker to express class status?

2. In addition to linguistic differences in languages, there are also ________________________.

3. Words adopted into the English language already have ___________________.

4. According to the author, what is easy or difficult depending on the point of view?

5. What language is most commonly chosen by international businesses?

Short Essay Questions

1. What drawbacks are there in using the English language?

2. Explain how the language of one people can can change over time.

3. What is a third method of explaining where words come from?

4. What measures can people take when exact pronunciations are critical?

5. What is so interesting about the way human speech has spread around the world?

6. What are the merits of using the English language?

7. Explain the impact that slurring of speech has on English pronunciation?

8. What are the advantages and disadvantages of pictographic languages?

9. Why is learning the English language considered a large industry in the world?

10. How does the English language compare with the development and growth of other global languages?

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