World English Week 1+2

What is one reason why English is spoken all around the world?

• The USA as a superpower

• The rise of the internet

• The popularity of English literature

• The influence of Asian cultures

Which historical factor contributed to the widespread use of English?

• The legacy of the British Empire

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Renaissance

• The fall of the Roman Empire

Which country is mentioned as a superpower influencing the spread of English?

• China

• The USA

• India

• Germany

In which century did English spread from the British Isles with a diaspora of English speakers?

• 16th Century

• 17th Century

• 18th Century

• 19th Century

Which countries are mentioned as places where English speakers settled in large numbers?

• India, China, Japan

• USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand

• France, Germany, Italy

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

In which centuries was English firmly established in Scotland?

• 17th & 18th Centuries

• 12th & 13th Centuries

• 19th & 20th Centuries

• 15th & 16th Centuries

What has happened to Scots in the late 20th and early 21st centuries?

• It has had something of a revival

• It has become extinct

• It has become the dominant language

• It has remained unchanged

What is the effect of colonization on English according to Jenkins?

• It diminishes English

• It creates 'New Englishes'

• It has no effect

• It makes English obsolete

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of diasporas?

• Large scale migration

• Colonisation

• Technological innovation

• Creation of 'New Englishes'

What aspect of English might make it easier to learn than other languages?

• Its vocabulary

• Its grammar

• Its pronunciation

• Its writing system