The Wacky World of English
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The Wacky World of English

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What is the reason for Anglophones in the US and UK not being enthusiastic to learn other languages?

  • Lack of exposure to other languages
  • Difficulty in learning other languages
  • Belief that English is the only necessary language (correct)
  • Lack of resources to learn other languages
  • Which statement is true about English spelling?

  • It corresponds perfectly to the way people pronounce words
  • It is the same in all English-speaking countries
  • It is a matter of speaking, not writing
  • It doesn't correspond to the way people pronounce words (correct)
  • What came first, speaking or writing?

  • Writing
  • Speaking (correct)
  • They both evolved at the same time
  • It's impossible to know
  • Study Notes

    • English language is odd and has a nightmare spelling.
    • Spelling is a matter of writing, while language is about speaking.
    • English is weird even in its spoken form.
    • Most of the world's languages are rarely or never written.
    • Anglophones in the US and UK are not enthusiastic to learn other languages.
    • Monolingual tendency leaves us unaware of our language's weirdness.
    • English spelling doesn't correspond to the way people pronounce words.
    • English is not a normal language.
    • There are no spelling bee competitions in countries where English isn't spoken.
    • Speaking came before writing.

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    Think you know everything there is to know about the English language? Put your knowledge to the test with our quiz! From the peculiarities of English spelling to the relationship between writing and speaking, this quiz covers a wide range of linguistic topics. Discover just how weird English can be, and learn about the monolingual tendency that leaves many Anglophones unaware of their language's quirks. So, are you ready to challenge yourself and learn something new? Take our quiz to find out!

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