Long Quiz (PH English)

What was the language policy adopted during the Malolos Constitution of 1898?

• English as the sole official language

• Spanish as the official language with optional native languages

• Emphasis on developing indigenous languages

• No specific language policy mentioned

When did the Philippines draft a new constitution providing for the development of a common national language based on an existing native language?

• 1898

• 1935

• 1945

• 1959

What language was proclaimed as the sole basis of the national language in 1937?

• English

• Spanish

• Tagalog

• Filipino

When did the national language become a compulsory subject at all levels of primary and secondary education?

• 1935

• 1940

• 1946

• 1959

In 1959, what name was given to the still nameless national language?

• Tagalog

• Spanish

• Filipino

• English

Which constitution dissolved the distinction between Pilipino (Tagalog) and the still to be developed Filipino?

• 1935 Constitution

• 1946 Constitution

• 1973 Constitution

• 1987 Constitution

What is a major argument in favor of a national language?

• It fosters unity among diverse ethnolinguistic groups.

• It eradicates cultural diversity.

• It promotes linguistic imperialism.

• It defends against foreign cultures smothering the nation.

What is the significance of mestiza envy in the context of the narrative?

• It reflects a desire for power and dominance.

• It symbolizes a quest for cultural authenticity.

• It represents a desire for inclusion in social hierarchies.

• It signifies rejection of outside influences.

How does Taglish contribute to the formation of identity in the Philippines?

• It solidifies a unified national language.

• It promotes a singular cultural identity.

• It helps in maintaining a linguistic hierarchy.

• It allows for fluidity between languages and identities.

What is the relationship between Taglish and the concept of bakya?

• Taglish represents sophistication, while bakya denotes ignorance.

• Bakya uses Taglish as a means of elitist expression.

• Bakya signifies the failure to command English properly.

• Taglish and bakya are interchangeable terms.