U9.1 Varieties of English

What has RP lost in the context of World Englishes?

• Its historical roots

• Its connection to the British Isles

• Its position as the most influential variety

• Its geographical significance

Which language is predominantly spoken in Wales until the 18th century?

• Welsh

• Irish

• Scots

• English

What is the main dialect boundary in England mentioned by Trudgill?

• The Thames

• The Fens

• The Mersey

• The Pennines

Which of the following is a characteristic of Scottish English?

• Longer vowels

• Neutralization of pre-rhotic vowels

• Use of /θ/ for /f/

• Non-rhotic pronunciation

What is the term used for English spoken in Ireland?

• Ulster English

• Gaelic English

• Irish English

• Hiberno-English

Which variety of English is influenced by Norman French?

• Anglo-Manx

• Welsh English

• Scottish English

• Irish English

What is a notable feature of American English?

• Use of linking r

• Use of double modals

• Use of non-prevocalic /r/

• Widespread pronunciation of /r/

Which country is known for the development of New Zealand English?

• Ireland

• New Zealand

• Canada

• Australia

What is a common feature of Indian English?

• Non-rhotic pronunciation

• Use of the definite article

• Inversion of subject and verb in questions

• Retroflex pronunciations of /t/ and /d/

What is Euro-English primarily associated with?

• Native speakers of English

• Institutional settings in the EU

• Colonial English varieties

• Regional dialects of the UK