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The Mother Tongue Quiz

Bill Bryson
This Study Guide consists of approximately 29 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Mother Tongue.
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The Mother Tongue Quiz

Bill Bryson
This Study Guide consists of approximately 29 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of The Mother Tongue.

Take our free The Mother Tongue quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Determine which chapters, themes and styles you already know and what you need to study for your upcoming essay, midterm, or final exam. Take the free quiz now!

Directions: Click on the correct answer.

Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Who were two champions for the simplification of English spelling? (from Chapter 8 Spelling)

2.

According to the author, what do most academies hand down about English grammar? (from Chapter 9 Good English and Bad)

3.

It is an interesting ____________ that Americans attempt to imitate the British by using words and pronunciations that are not British at all or are no longer used. (from Chapter 7 Varieties of English)

4.

English grammar rules are based on what? (from Chapter 9 Good English and Bad)

5.

What has been added to the British vocabulary in spite of academic protests? (from Chapter 11 Old World New World)

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