English language linguists (44-54)
Which of the following is used to mock an attitude toward linguistic change
A; Apocalyptically
In lines 39-40 the phrase current critics refers most directly to
A; The writers of the standard jeremaids of the Sunday supplements
Part of the speakers rhetorical strategy in paragraph 1 is to
A; discredit invalid views on the topic
The analogy in line 34-37 accomplishes all of the following EXCEPT
B; It introduces an image that reappears in the last paragraph.
The speaker cites Silone's comment in order to
B; justify the statement in the preeceding sentence
The italicization of their in the line 16 suggests that
B; the terms hacks and bureaucrats apply also to the writers of the materials mentioned in lines 8-10
If in Order ( Can brad dance ,after archery, choreo (is) damn basic Abc's, easy
C, B, D, A, A, C, D, B, A, B, E
All of the following statements are true of the first sentence of paragraph 2
C; It contradicts the conclusion reached at the ed of paragraph one
Taken as a whole, the passage is best described as a
C; discussion of differing attitudes toward linguistic change
In lines 31-32 this Olympian paint of view refers specifically to the perspective of one who is
D; aware of the historical picture
The lines 21-22 the speaker refers to a possible comparison between baseball players of different eras to illustrate that
D; judgements about declining standards are difficult to support
A central contrast presented in the passage is that between
E; immediate and long-tern views of language changes.