Reading Comprehension Quiz (George Orwell, “Politics and the English Language”)

Reading Comprehension Quiz

George Orwell, “Politics and the English Language”

Read “Politics and the English Language” and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Click the submit button when finished.

Question In the second sentence, Orwell writes that “Our civilization is decadent and our language—so the argument runs—must inevitably share in the general collapse.” What does Orwell imply about civilization?

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Question In paragraph two, Orwell claims that the collapse of language is caused by

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Question Orwell claims that clear thinking and proper language use are

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Question In paragraph four, Orwell reaches his main point that

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Question Orwell claims the problem with the use of metaphors is that

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Question In the section “Operators or Verbal False Limbs,” Orwell suggests that

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Question Orwell wants writers to

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Question In paragraph 11, Orwell claims that modern prose is

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Question Orwell writes “you also don’t have to bother with the rhythms of your sentences, since these phrases are generally so arranged as to be more or less euphonious.” What does “euphonious” mean?

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Question Based on this article, what can be inferred about Orwell’s feelings on politics and politicians?

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