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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 16 The Future of English.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The pronunciations of many words in America reflect what speakers think British speakers say and _______________________.
(a) tries to do the opposite
(b) rejects them outright
(c) attempts to imitate them
(d) ignores them

2. According to the author, what do most academies hand down about English grammar?
(a) Repeated mistakes
(b) Important guidelines
(c) A sense of history
(d) Illogical rules

3. What is another major language issue in North America?
(a) Regional colloquialisms
(b) Assimilation of immigrant groups
(c) No printing presses
(d) No dictionaries

4. In addition to organization, what other issues arise when publishing a dictionary?
(a) Psychological
(b) Social
(c) Political
(d) Financial

5. In the English language, what has a range of possibilities not available in other languages?
(a) A vowel system
(b) Consonants
(c) A wide alphabet
(d) Adverbs

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of the most interesting words created in North America?

2. Who is Noam Chomsky?

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

4. How do Americans view British pronunciation and vocabulary?

5. Censoring words is more prevalent in which country?

(see the answer key)

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