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Author nationality: Identify George Bernard Shaw's national origin. Full question: George Bernard Shaw, the great dramatist and Nobel laureate, was by nationality which of the following? Choose the correct option.

Difficulty: Easy

Irish
English
Scottish
Welsh
American

Correct Answer: Irish

Explanation:

Fact
George Bernard Shaw was Irish (born in Dublin), later long resident in England; his nationality is classically stated as Irish.

Common pitfall
Students sometimes mark English due to his London career; however, his national origin is Irish.

Final Answer
Irish.

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