Toasted English by RK Marayan

What do American restaurants call 'toasted English'?

• English muffins

• American muffins

• British muffins

• European muffins

What is one noticeable result of the 'toasting' of English in America?

• Increased formalism

• No change in language usage

• Abandonment of formalism

• Strict adherence to British English

What does the word 'check' mean in American usage?

• Investigate

• Question

• Ignore

• Conclude

What is the expanded sense of the word 'fabulous' in American usage?

• Eccentric

• Fantastic

• Boring

• Ordinary

What is the meaning of 'O.K.' or 'okay' in American usage?

• Comprehensive

• Inadequate

• Unacceptable

• Confusing

What does the conductor say to passengers on a London bus?

• Have a nice day

• Thank you

• Ticket, Ticket

• Goodbye

What does the receptionist's question 'Can I help you?' really mean in western countries?

• Evidently you have wandered off into a wrong place

• Consultation

• Go away

• Welcome

What does a person say when they want to pass you in western countries?

• Move aside

• Excuse me

• What do you mean by standing there gaping at the world while you block everybody’s passage?

• Get out of the way

What is the author suggesting for the future of English in India?

• Assimilate the idiom of English

• Go back to the days of incorrect English usage

• Respect the rule of law and maintain the dignity of grammar

• Mongrelization of the language

What is the author not recommending for the future of English in India?

• Respect the rule of law and maintain the dignity of grammar

• Mongrelization of the language

• Assimilate the idiom of English

• Go back to the days of incorrect English usage