The Case of the Disappearing Words Test Review

What is the main topic of the article "The Case of the Disappearing Words"?

• Endangered animals

• Endangered languages

• Endangered plants

• Endangered cultures

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

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

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Approximately how many languages is Earth home to?

• 1,000

• 3,000

• 7,000

• 10,000

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

By what year are around half of the world's languages expected to disappear?

• 2050

• 2100

• 2150

• 2200

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CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.6.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

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

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

What language is Me’phaa associated with?

• Wales

• Mexico

• Chile

• Hawaii

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CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.K.5