Question
For 10 points each, answer the following about arguments and conflicts centering around the English language.
[10e] An ongoing debate is whethere this acronym for a computer file is pronounced with a soft or a hard g. This file was created by Steve Wilhite, who prefers the former
ANSWER: gifs
[10m] This magazine has been credited, or blamed, for the expansion of "false titles," where headlines use common noun phrases without articles as modifiers on the nouns. A 1966 cover of this magazine featured the text "Is God Dead?" on a black background.
ANSWER: Time Magazine
[10h] This region is seeking independence from Cameroon owing to its use of the English language. Chris Anu is one of four people currently claiming to be the president of this region, which is currently not recognized by any other state.
ANSWER: Ambazonia [or Federal Republic of Ambazonia; or State of Ambazonia]
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Summary
| 2023 NASAT | 06/17/2023 | Y | 8 | 20.00 | 100% | 75% | 25% |
Data
| Missouri A | Asia B | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Ohio | California | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Illinois Orange | Pennsylvania | 10 | 10 | 10 | 30 |
| Illinois White | Kentucky B | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Maryland Red | Arkansas | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Missouri B | Asia A | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| New Jersey A | Maryland Gold | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Illinois Blue | New Jersey B | 10 | 0 | 10 | 20 |