Lingua Franca

A lingua franca is

• an English word that has entered the French language

• a language understood by people who have different native languages

• an extinct language that has been revived

• an official language in a region of the world different from where the language originated

• a language used by French colonial administrations

What caused the distribution of English language speakers throughout the world?

• Native English Speakers

• British colonization

• Decision to make English the lingua franca

• U.S. World dominance

A language that is adopted as a common language between speakers whose native languages are different.

• Lingua Franca

• Creole

• Pidgins

• Lingua Americana

What is a lingua franca?

• A language used for trade between speakers of different native languages

• A language that is no longer spoken

• A language spoken only in France

• A language that is used exclusively in religious contexts

Which of the following is an example of a lingua franca?

• Latin in the Roman Empire

• French in modern-day France

• Mandarin in China

• Hindi in India

Why do lingua francas develop?

• To facilitate communication between people who speak different native languages

• To preserve ancient languages

• To replace native languages

• To create a new cultural identity

Which language served as a lingua franca in the Mediterranean during the Middle Ages?

• Italian

• Arabic

• Greek

• French

What is the primary purpose of a lingua franca?

• To serve as a national language

• To facilitate trade and communication

• To replace indigenous languages

• To be used in religious ceremonies

Which of the following languages is considered a modern lingua franca?

• English

• Latin

• Sanskrit

• Old Norse

How does a lingua franca differ from a national language?

• It is used for international communication, not just within a country

• It is the official language of a country

• It is a language that has no native speakers

• It is a language that is only used in written form