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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14 Swearing.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.
(a) irony
(b) metaphor
(c) symbol
(d) mistake

2. Physical communication strategies include proximity between speakers, hand gestures and ______________________.
(a) head movements
(b) tics
(c) facial expression
(d) utterances

3. How can English be particularly complex for non-native English speakers?
(a) There are many grammar rules
(b) Many words can be used in different ways
(c) The vowel sounds are fixed
(d) The alphabet is long

4. In Chapter 4, the author traces the development of English in what country?
(a) United Kingdom
(b) Norway
(c) Spain
(d) France

5. On what does a child's vocabulary rely?
(a) Geographic area
(b) IQ
(c) Exposure to the speech of the primary caregiver
(d) Nationality

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what do most academies hand down about English grammar?

2. Regional trends have common accent features but no speakers who _________________________________.

3. During Norman rule, which words are appropriate for the upper class to use?

4. What historical occurrence is explored in Chapter 6?

5. Many English speakers promote the particular variety of English that they speak while ____________________ the dialects of speakers from other regions.

(see the answer key)

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