Oxford University Press Proofreading Quiz
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What is the main subject of the text?

  • The history of Oxford University Press
  • The impact of globalization on language
  • The relationship between language and culture
  • The influence of language on perception (correct)

Where is Oxford University Press based?

  • Paris
  • New York (correct)
  • London
  • Tokyo

What is the primary objective of Oxford University Press?

  • Maximizing profits through publications
  • Expanding into new markets worldwide
  • Promoting specific languages and dialects
  • Excellence in research, scholarship, and education (correct)

What is the publication year of 'The Language Hoax'?

<p>2014 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the book 'The Language Hoax' challenge?

<p>'The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should enquiries concerning reproduction outside the specified scope be sent?

<p>Rights Department, Oxford University Press (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the book published in the United States of America?

<p>Oxford University Press 198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the ISBN of the book?

<p>978–0–19–882809–9 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who printed and bound the book in Great Britain?

<p>Clays Ltd, Elcograf S.p.A. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Oxford disclaim responsibility for?

<p>The materials contained in any third party website referenced in this work (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of Oxford University Press?

<p>Excellence in research, scholarship, and education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should enquiries concerning reproduction outside the specified scope be sent?

<p>Rights Department, Oxford University Press (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a registered trade mark of Oxford University Press in certain countries?

<p>Oxford (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'The Language Hoax' was published by which entity in the United States of America?

<p>Oxford University Press (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Language's Influence

The effect of language on our perception and thought.

Oxford University Press HQ

New York City, USA.

OUP's Goal

To promote high standards in knowledge and learning worldwide.

'The Language Hoax' Year

2014

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Challenges of the book

The idea that language determines thought (linguistic determinism).

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Reproduction Permissions

Sent to Oxford University Press Rights Department.

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'The Language Hoax' Publisher (USA)

Oxford University Press, 198 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10016

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'The Language Hoax' ISBN

978–0–19–882809–9

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'The Language Hoax' Printer

Clays Ltd, Elcograf S.p.A.

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Oxford's Disclaimer

Content of external websites linked in their publications.

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OUP's Objective

Excellence in research, scholarship, and education

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Reproduction Inquiries

Rights Department, Oxford University Press

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OUP's Registered Mark

Oxford

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'The Language Hoax' U.S. Publisher

Oxford University Press

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Study Notes

The Language Hoax

  • The main subject of the text is the book 'The Language Hoax' published by Oxford University Press.

  • Oxford University Press is based in Great Britain.

  • The primary objective of Oxford University Press is to further the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

  • 'The Language Hoax' was published in 2003.

  • The book challenges the idea that the English language is in decline.

  • Enquiries concerning reproduction outside the specified scope should be sent to the Rights Department, Oxford University Press.

  • The book was published in the United States of America by Oxford University Press Inc., New York.

  • The ISBN of the book is 978-0-19-516970-7.

  • The book was printed and bound in Great Britain by Clays Ltd, St Ives plc.

  • Oxford University Press disclaims responsibility for the content of any third-party websites or materials accessed through links provided on their website.

  • The primary objective of Oxford University Press is to further the University's objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.

  • Enquiries concerning reproduction outside the specified scope should be sent to the Rights Department, Oxford University Press.

  • Oxford University Press is a registered trademark of Oxford University Press in certain countries.

  • 'The Language Hoax' was published by Oxford University Press Inc., New York in the United States of America.

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