Are Americans trashing the English language?

What is Lane Green's primary interest in the study of words?

• The spelling of words

• The use of words in poetry

• The history and origin of words

• The pronunciation of words

What term is used to describe words and expressions that originated in America and entered British English?

• Colonialisms

• Briticisms

• Americanisms

• Anglicisms

Who was responsible for changing the spelling of certain English words in America?

• Matthew Engel

• Samuel Johnson

• Lane Green

• Noah Webster

What is Matthew Engel's stance on Americanisms in British English?

• He strongly opposes their use

• He is indifferent to them

• He thinks they are necessary for evolution

• He believes they enrich the language

According to Lane Green, what is a sign of a rich, evolving language?

• The adoption of new words

• The preservation of old words

• The simplification of grammar

• The standardization of spelling

What does Lane Green suggest about the future of British English?

• It will become homogenized

• It will be replaced by American English

• It is in good and healthy shape

• It will lose its identity

What is one reason Lane Green is optimistic about the diversity of English?

• The decline of American influence

• The existence of various dialects

• The strict rules of grammar

• The resistance to new words