The Spread of English Quiz

What is the main reason for American dominance in the development of English?

• The beauty of the American accent

• Political and economic power

• More advanced vocabulary

• Stricter grammar rules

Standard British English was becoming a prestige variety throughout the area (The Caribbean islands, and parts of the adjacent Central and South American mainland), because _____ .

• of the emerging political influence of Britain.

• many people use English

• Developed countries all choose English as their official language

• it is a language background

A special aspect of safety is one of the functions that a global language has come to be used as a means of controlling international transport operations, especially _______

• On water and in the air

• Transport more people and goods

• Reach more places than ever before

• The use of a lingua franca

In the 19th century, British varieties developed especially in _______ , each of which now gives English official status.

• five countries in Asia

• five countries in Europe

• five countries in America

• five countries in Africa

Countries in the outer circle were once colonies of inner circle countries.

• True

• False

What is the main function of English in the outer circle countries?

• Primary language

• Important second language

• Foreign language taught in schools

• Language of international organizations

In many walks of life, people have come to depend on English for their _______

• global human relations and needs

• develop political life

• economic and social well-being

• the media and education

The later population movements across America largely preserved the dialect distinctions. There are many mixed dialect areas and pockets of unexpected dialect forms.

• True

• False

English is recognized to be a second language in Nigeria.

• False

• True

_______ involves those nations that recognize the importance of English as an international language.

• The inner circle

• The outer circle

• The expanding circle

• The extended circle