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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 Pronunciation.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does English manage to avoid that are present in other languages?
(a) Acronyms
(b) Tense shifts
(c) Jargon
(d) The complexities of address

2. For what is the Venerable Bede famous?
(a) Writing a book on the History of England
(b) Preserving religious rituals on scrolls
(c) Defending Britain from the Romans
(d) Printing the Bible in French

3. What language and culture does the answer to #44 bring to England?
(a) Danish
(b) French
(c) Spanish
(d) Irish

4. What happens when a particular phonology is applied to adopted words?
(a) They become almost unrecognizable in their original language
(b) They become more lyrical
(c) They become easier to understand
(d) They become more rhythmic

5. Language has the ability to do what?
(a) Go beyond national borders
(b) Unite global communities
(c) Expand and grow
(d) Create peace among countries

Short Answer Questions

1. Who establishes a large presence in Northern England in the year 850?

2. On what does a child's vocabulary rely?

3. Who is the Venerable Bede?

4. What does the author use to show the development of human speech?

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

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