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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What can be misused even by experts on the topic?
2. How do Americans view British pronunciation and vocabulary?
3. When did the English language go through many changes?
4. What marketing challenge must companies address when considering working abroad?
5. What is one of the most interesting words created in North America?
Short Essay Questions
1. What is the basis for the argument of making English an international language?
2. In addition to English, what other languages have been proposed as international languages?
3. What happens to the use of swear words as society becomes more cognizant of propriety?
4. How is the pronunciation of place names indicative of how English speakers have changed over time?
5. What considerations must businesses take into account when naming companies to go to market internationally?
6. Explain the almost futile attempts to produce current English language dictionaries.
7. One of the most interesting words created in North America was "O.K." What is the background behind this new word?
8. Describe the evolution of swear words.
9. To what does the author attribute the misuse of English grammar?
10. What were some of the transitions of the English language as it migrated to North America?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain noted linguist Noam Chomsky's argument that children have inherent "ground rules" that help them learn their language. What other theories exist to explain how children learn to speak?
Essay Topic 2
What was the impact of American immigrants to the English language? Take into account surnames, place names, and words assimilated into the American lexicography.
Essay Topic 3
In many cases, languages go beyond national borders. Explain some of the situations where languages overlap geographically and can cause social and political divisions.
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