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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 Global Language.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which country has been successful in protecting its language?
(a) Ireland
(b) France
(c) Wales
(d) Italy

2. The author discusses the elements that English lacks but that ______________________________.
(a) Make it a superior language regardless
(b) Other languages have
(c) Could stand improvement
(d) Really don't make a difference

3. The author tends to think that English is special because of ___________________________.
(a) its inherent ease of learning
(b) its verb use
(c) its flexibility of use
(d) its lyrical sound

4. Who is Noam Chomsky?
(a) A British psychologist
(b) A Russian writer
(c) A French archaeologist
(d) An American linguist

5. What does Chomsky think are innate in children?
(a) The tendencies to be dyslexic
(b) Several language barriers
(c) Rhyming capabilities
(d) "Ground rules" that help them learn language

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the difference between Cro-Magnon man and Neanderthal man?

2. In addition to linguistic differences in languages, there are also ________________________.

3. Physical communication strategies include proximity between speakers, hand gestures and ______________________.

4. What language is most commonly chosen by international businesses?

5. The author finds that many languages _________________________.

(see the answer key)

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