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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 English as a World Language.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The English writing system developed from what?
(a) Cave drawings
(b) Pictographs
(c) Etchings on leaves
(d) Markings on trees

2. Who were two champions for the simplification of English spelling?
(a) Ben Franklin and John Adams
(b) Thomas Jefferson and Noah Webster
(c) Ben Franklin and Noah Webster
(d) Ben Franklin and Guttenberg

3. According to the author, what is easy or difficult depending on the point of view?
(a) Colloquialisms
(b) Phonics
(c) Pictographs
(d) Spelling in English

4. In what countries is English studied?
(a) North America
(b) Europe
(c) Countries all over the world
(d) Asia

5. Who lost control of the United Kingdom under Roman occupation?
(a) Germanic tribes
(b) Celtic tribes
(c) The Vikings
(d) The royal family

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of languages are Chinese and Japanese

2. Who is the official authority over the English language?

3. Which two languages have found some purpose in international communications?

4. Translations between English and ______________ are particularly difficult.

5. What do the Asian languages have less of than other languages?

(see the answer key)

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