Exploring the Dynamics of Language
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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?

  • Less than 10 percent
  • Over 60 percent (correct)
  • Exactly 50 percent
  • Around 40 percent

    • 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?

    <p>86</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the medium for 80% of the information stored in the world's computers?

    <p>English</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mechanics refer to in written language?

    <p>Punctuation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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