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

• The structure of the language

• The appeal of English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation

• The power of the people who speak it

• 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

• French

• Spanish

• 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

• Scientific advancements

• Military power

• Cultural power

• All correct

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

• English

• French

• Spanish

• German

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

• Political power

• Military power

• Scientific advancements

• Cultural power

In the three “circles” of English, the inner circle refers to the ___________of English, where it is the primary language.

• non-native settings

• multilingual language

• traditional bases

• foreign language

English is now the language most widely taught as a ______ in China, Spain, Germany, Egypt, Brazil, and Russia

• foreign language

• second language

• mother tongue