World Englishes 02 UK

Which of the following variety is NOT a "New English"?

• Hong Kong English

• English in Mainland China

• Singapore English

• Indian English

What type of an English speaker is a businessman from Singapore likely to be?

• an ENL speaker

• an ESL speaker

• an EFL speaker

• a non-English speaker

What type of an English speaker is a Korean American likely to be?

• an ENL speaker

• an ESL speaker

• an EFL speaker

• a non-English speaker

What type of an English speaker is a student from Japan likely to be?

• an ENL speaker

• an ESL speaker

• an EFL speaker

• a non-English speaker

Name the linguist who created the "Three Circles of English" model.

• Peter Trudgill

• David Crystal

• Edgar Schneider

• Braj Kachru

RP is standard English pronunciation (especially in England). What does RP stand for?

• Respectable Pronunciation

• Regal Pronunciation

• Received Pronunciation

• Rounded Pronunciation

Where did Cockney English originate?

• East London

• South London

• West London

• North London

The RP accent is a social marker. What does this mean?

• The RP accent hints at the speaker's social skills.

• The RP accent hints at the speaker's social class.

• The RP accent hints at the speaker's friendliness.

• The RP accent hints at the speaker's marital status.

The RP accent is NOT a regional marker. What does this mean?

• The RP accent does not exist in any region.

• The RP accent cannot be learned.

• The RP accent does not suggest which region the speaker comes from.

• The RP accent is not found outside the UK.

Which of the following accents is NON-RHOTIC?

• Scottish English

• RP

• General American

• Canadian English