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The following are all true about isogloss except
 
  A) isogloss is a word-usage boundary.
  B) an isogloss can be constructed for each word.
  C) every word has a unique isogloss.
  D) boundary lines of different words coalesce in some locations to form regions.
  E) isogloss only describes boundaries for nouns and verbs, not adjectives.

Question 2

What motivated Noah Webster to create the first comprehensive American dictionary?
 
  A) It would help establish a national language, reduce cultural dependence on England, and inspire national pride.
  B) There was already a well-established American English dialect.
  C) He wanted to simplify the written language for the less educated people in the United States.
  D) He wanted to incorporate words from Native American languages.
  E) It would quickly establish English as the official language over German, French, or Spanish.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: E

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A



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