English as a Global Language

What is the main reason why English became a global language?

• The structure of the language

• The power of the people who speak it

• The appeal of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation

• The spelling of English words

During which century did English first become a global language due to political and military power?

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century

What contributed to English becoming a language of science?

• Political power

• Military power

• The industrial revolution

• Economic power

Which language dominated the money-markets of the world in the 19th century?

• English

• Spanish

• French

• German

In which century did English gain cultural power and become the language of the majority of nations?

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 20th century

What has contributed to the enormous global status of the English language?

• Political power

• Military power

• Scientific advancements

• Cultural power

What percentage of people who invented things that shaped modern society did so using the English language?

• 1/3

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

Which language had the money-markets of the world in the 19th century?

• English

• Spanish

• French

• German

What is the main factor that has contributed to English becoming a global language?

• Political power

• Military power

• Scientific advancements

• Cultural power

When did English start gaining global prominence?

• 16th century

• 17th century

• 18th century

• 19th century