American Dialects Quiz

Question 1
Many regional words and phrases





Question 2
Why do most Americans now use the word sub for a sandwich on a long, narrow bun?





Question 3
According to the “100 Entries” list on the DARE web site, which of the following is a synonym for pank?





Question 4
According to the Smithsonian article, what do people in upstate New York call a dinner to which everyone brings a contribution?





Question 5
What did the American Dialect Society designate as the “word of the year” for 2011?







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