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According to Robert McCrum, what is the truth about language?
According to Robert McCrum, what is the truth about language?
- Language is controlled by schoolteachers and governments
- Language is influenced by print
- Language is always in flux (correct)
- Language is fixed and unchanging
What percentage of English words have Greek or Latin roots?
What percentage of English words have Greek or Latin roots?
- Less than 10 percent
- Over 60 percent (correct)
- Exactly 50 percent
- Around 40 percent
Which languages are considered Romance languages?
Which languages are considered Romance languages?
- French, Italian, Romanian (correct)
- Spanish, Portuguese, French
- Italian, Romanian, English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese
How many countries have English as their official language or second language?
How many countries have English as their official language or second language?
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What is the medium for 80% of the information stored in the world's computers?
What is the medium for 80% of the information stored in the world's computers?
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What does mechanics refer to in written language?
What does mechanics refer to in written language?
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