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14. Which of the following strategies for creating new words is not mentioned in the second

paragraph?

(1) creating English versions of words from other languages
(2) replacing prefixes with suffixes
(3) connecting two words that already exist
(4) using words in new ways

15. It can be inferred from the second paragraph that Shakespeare used suffixes -

(1) to alter the meaning of existing words
(2) more extensively than other methods of inventing new words
(3) instead of prefixes whenever possible
(4) to anglicize words

16. The main purpose of the last paragraph is to -

(1) introduce a new English word
(2) describe a Shakespearean scholar's work
(3) present David Crystal's criticism of the Oxford English Dictionary
(4) show that today's English speakers continue to follow Shakespeare's example

17. It can be inferred from the last paragraph that David Crystal -

(1) is one of the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary
(2) believes that breaking the rules of language is irresponsible
(3) thinks Shakespeare invented too many words
(4) approves of the word "selfie"

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