E. none of the above

To: Teaching In the Psychological Sciences <GVCF@ser.sfh.hzq.rqh>
From: Miguel Roig <ebvt-erneqba@jbeyqarg.ngg.arg>
Subject: I kid you not
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 13:45:24 +0000

A few days ago there were a couple of posts regarding the quality of test
banks. Well, I received this note from a colleague which I thought some of
you might find amusing.

>I was just reviewing some textbook ancillary materials for a publisher, and
>ran across the gem below, which I have reproducted verbatim. This is a
>finished product, currently at the printer for release next month (to
>prevent death from embarrassment, I won't reveal the author or publisher). I
>am NOT making this up.
>
>======================
>
>18.  All languages share three universal properties.  What are they?
>A.  semanticity
>B.  generativity
>C.  displacement
>D.  all of the above
======================
>
>On the positive side, I think I have identified my nominee for the "Bad Test
>Construction Hall of Fame."