american english

How did British colonization contribute to the spread of the English language worldwide?

• By establishing colonies

• Be by forcing locals to speak english

• By hypnotizing people to speak english

• By fast moving entertainment

Who was Noah Webster, and what was his role in the development of American English?

• The one who influenced American through scholarly publication

• Compiler of the first American english dictionary

• A british explorer who introduces of english to tribes

• Advocator for that adoption of American English in Australia

Webster's dictionaries reflected American English's differences from Australian English.

• TRUE

• FALSE

American population today is the largest body of English-speakers in the world.

• TRUE

• FALSE

American English is the official language of nowhere

• TRUE

• FALSE

American English did not originate as a means to communicate with native peoples.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Who attempted to pass a bill in 1922 to officialize "the American language"?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• Washington J.Mccormick

• John F.Kennedy

What linguistic influence contributed to the development of American English as a result of the unique history of migrations to the United States?

• Mandarin chinese

• French

• Russian

• Arabic

Based on American Slang word "Chill". Identify the meaning of the word given according to their slang.

• Cool

• Freedom

• Relax

• Freeze

Based on American Slang word "Dump". Identify the meaning of the word given according to their slang.

• End a relationship

• Get rid of

• Throw away

• Throw out