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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. The English language is left to ___________ and public figures.

2. What does the author consider to be unreliable in monitoring English word usage?

3. Which of the following languages has not been proposed as an international language?

4. What did North American immigrants do with their native languages?

5. An American car license plate can be an example of what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why are English speakers becoming a minority of single-language users globally?

2. What does the author state as one of the oldest English language dictionaries?

3. What is the author's position on many spelling and grammar rules?

4. In addition to English, what other languages have been proposed as international languages?

5. Explain any efforts to regulate the English language.

6. Explain the almost futile attempts to produce current English language dictionaries.

7. What is the origin of the crossword puzzle?

8. What is the author's final position on the future of the English language?

9. What is the basis for the argument of making English an international language?

10. What happens to the use of swear words as society becomes more cognizant of propriety?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Who was Venerable Bede? What notable book did he write? What is the impact of his work on the English language?

Essay Topic 2

What are the benefits that the English language offers its users? Take into account its significantly larger vocabulary and grammar complexities.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the series of attacks by other nations on Great Britain. Which groups attacked and what influences did they have on England, and ultimately, the English language?

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