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WorksheetsThe Case of the Disappearing Words Test Review
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 2hrs 33mins
What is the main topic of the article "The Case of the Disappearing Words"?
Endangered animals
Endangered languages
Endangered plants
Endangered cultures
How many consonants does the Taa language have?
50 to 70
60 to 90
80 to 120
100 to 150
What is the main concern of the article regarding languages?
Languages are evolving too quickly
Many languages are endangered
Languages are becoming too complex
New languages are being created
What is the definition of 'linguists'?
People who study how languages work
People who study ancient artifacts
People who study animal behavior
People who study weather patterns
Approximately how many languages is Earth home to?
1,000
3,000
7,000
10,000
By what year are around half of the world's languages expected to disappear?
2050
2100
2150
2200
What is a common reason societies force minorities to give up languages?
To promote cultural diversity
To maintain cultural traditions
To fit into the majority culture
To encourage language learning
Why is it important to protect endangered languages?
They are easy to learn
They contribute to cultural diversity
They are spoken by many people
They are similar to endangered animals
What does the text imply about the knowledge contained in languages?
It is always known to everyone
It can contain hidden knowledge not yet discovered
It is only useful for historians
It is irrelevant in modern times
What language is Me’phaa associated with?
Wales
Mexico
Chile
Hawaii
What are "language nests"?
Schools where kids speak only English
Preschools where kids speak nothing but Hawaiian
Libraries with language books
Online language courses
What is the purpose of recording common words in endangered languages?
To create new languages
To store sounds for future use
To translate into Spanish
To teach only in schools
What is a challenge faced by speakers of endangered languages?
Lack of interest
Dominance of larger languages
Too many speakers
Overuse of technology
What was one of the challenges Ben-Yehuda faced in reviving Hebrew?
Lack of young speakers
Politics
Financial problems
Technological limitations
What is the main purpose of this article?
To discuss the importance of learning multiple languages
To explain why languages become endangered and how to save them
To compare different languages around the world
To promote bilingual education in schools
According to the article, approximately how many languages exist on Earth today?
3,500
5,000
7,000
9,000
By what year are linguists expecting about half of the world's languages to disappear?
2050
2075
2100
2150
What happened to Navajo during World War II?
It became extinct
It was used to create a secret military code
It was banned in schools
It became more widely spoken
Which of the following best describes a "vulnerable" language?
A language with no living native speakers
A language spoken only by grandparents
A language children speak at home but rarely outside
A language parents understand but don't speak
How many speakers does the Chickasaw language have?
50
600
675
9,000
What is unique about the Taa language of southern Africa?
It has no written alphabet
It combines five distinct tongue clicks with other sounds
It is only spoken by children
It has no consonants
What happened to the Eyak language of Alaska?
It became vulnerable
It became severely endangered
It became extinct in 2008
It was revived in 2008
What does the Gta' word "nosor" mean?
To climb a tree
To free someone from a tiger
To make a bamboo ladder
To catch fish
In what language would you find the words "schlemiel" and "schlimazel"?
Hebrew
Apache
Cherokee
Yiddish
What important discovery was made through the Seri language?
That green turtles hibernate on the sea floor
That eelgrass is poisonous
That sea turtles can speak
That eelgrass grows in winter
How are endangered languages being preserved by the Endangered Language Alliance?
By teaching them in public schools
By creating phone apps
By recording songs, stories, and common words
By writing new dictionaries
What unique approach did Wales take to keep their language alive?
Creating radio shows
Writing science fiction
Making hip-hop songs
Opening language museums
What was significant about Hawaiian language education between 1896 and 1986?
It was the primary language of instruction
It was not taught in public schools
It was only taught in colleges
It was only taught to adults
Who was Eliezer Ben-Yehuda?
A Cherokee language teache
A Hawaiian language professor
The person who revived the Hebrew language
The founder of language nests
How many words did Hebrew grow from and to under Ben-Yehuda's influence?
From 3,000 to 30,000
From 8,000 to 50,000
From 5,000 to 40,000
From 10,000 to 60,000
What is one way Native American languages became endangered?
Through natural disasters
Through boarding schools that forbade native languages
Through voluntary abandonment
Through lack of written systems
What happens in Hawaiian "language nests"?
Children learn only English
Adults learn Hawaiian culture
Children speak only Hawaiian
Teachers learn Hawaiian
What does the Apache language reveal about their culture?
Their love of storytelling
Their importance of place names
Their connection to animals
Their religious beliefs
What modern innovation helps Cherokee speakers communicate today?
A texting app in their native alphabet
Online dictionaries
Video conferencing
Social media platform
What is the primary text structure used in the section "Categories of Danger"?
Chronological order
Problem and solution
Description
Compare and Constrast
How does the organization of information about endangered languages contribute to the author's purpose?
It creates suspense about which languages will survive
It fully explains different levels of language endangerment
It randomly presents facts about various languages
It argues that all languages are equally endangered
What text structure does the author use to explain why languages become endangered?
Sequence of Events
Cause and Effect
Description
Compare and Contrast
The section "How to Save a Language" primarily uses which text structure?
Problem and Solution
Chronological Order
Description
Compare and Contrast
How does the author's use of examples from different languages support her purpose?
It creates humor and entertainment
To show how languages give insights into cultural values.
It confuses readers with foreign words
It shows which languages are most important
The author's use of examples from Welsh and Basque serves what purpose?
To show these languages are more important
To illustrate how languages express ideas differently
To prove these languages are endangered
To demonstrate which languages are oldest
What message does the author convey through the example of the Seri language?
Ancient languages are too complex to understand
Indigenous languages often contain valuable scientific knowledge
Sea creatures are important to indigenous cultures
Traditional languages are difficult to translate
What message does the author convey through the UN's language categories?
Languages naturally evolve over time
Some languages are more important than others
There are different levels of language endangerment
The UN controls language preservation
Why does the author include the example of Hebrew's revival?
To demonstrate that extinct languages can be revived with effort
To show that Hebrew is more important than other languages
To explain why Israel was created
To discuss religious languages
What is the author's purpose in discussing language preservation efforts?
To criticize ineffective preservation methods
To inspire hope for endangered language survival
To promote specific language learning programs
To discuss technological advances
How does the author use the Cherokee texting app example?
To show that traditional languages are outdated
To demonstrate how technology can help preserve languages
To criticize modern communication methods
To promote Cherokee culture
In the passage, what does the image indicate?
A speaker of the Breaton language in France.
A speaker of the Garifuna language in Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala.
A speaker of the Me’phaa language in Mexico.
A speaker of the Gurung language in Nepal.
In the passage, what does the image indicate?
A speaker of the Breaton language in France.
A speaker of the Garifuna language in Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala.
A speaker of the Me’phaa language in Mexico.
A speaker of the Gurung language in Nepal.
In the passage, what does the image indicate?
A speaker of the Breaton language in France.
A speaker of the Garifuna language in Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala.
A speaker of the Me’phaa language in Mexico.
A speaker of the Gurung language in Nepal.
In the passage, what does the image indicate?
A speaker of the Breaton language in France.
A speaker of the Garifuna language in Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala.
A speaker of the Me’phaa language in Mexico.
A speaker of the Gurung language in Nepal.
Which of the following best describes someone who speaks "fluently"?
Speaking with frequent pauses and hesitation
Speaking very loudly and clearly
Speaking smoothly and naturally without difficulty
Speaking with a strong accent
What is the primary focus of linguists in their work?
Teaching foreign languages to students
Writing dictionary definitions
Studying and analyzing languages and their structures
Recording audio books for publishers
Which sentence correctly uses the word "term"?
He term the book on the shelf
Scarlet is a more specific term for the color red.
She will term to school tomorrow
They term their homework every day
According to the passage, what is a lecture?
A casual conversation between friends
A critical and unfair way to talk to others
A written test or examination
A group discussion among students
What does "recording" most commonly refer to in a digital context?
Writing notes on paper
Drawing pictures in a notebook
Capturing sound or video in digital format
Making physical copies of documents
A linguist would most likely be interested in studying which of the following?
Mathematical equations
Chemical reactions
Language patterns
Weather patterns
Which category of endangered languages is spoken only at home?
Vulnerable
Severely Endangered
Extinct
Critically Endangered
Which category of endangered languages is spoken by older generations only?
Extinct
Severely Endangered
Definitely Endangered
Vulnerable
Which category for endangered languages describes only one parent understanding the language?
severely endangered
critically endangered
vulnerable
extinct
Which category for endangered languages describes the language not being spoken often by younger and older generations?
critically endangered
vulnerable
definitely endangered
severely endangered
Which category for endangered languages describes the language not being spoken at all (aka dead)?
Vulnerable
Definitely Endangered
Critically Endangered
Extinct
