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1. When was English first introduced to Malaysia?

• During World War II
  

• During the British colonial period

• After Malaysia gained independence

• In the 21st century

2. What role did English play during British rule in Malaysia?

• It was only used for casual communication

• It was banned in schools and government offices

• It became the language of administration, law, education, and commerce

• It replaced Malay as the national language

3. What happened to the status of English after Malaysia gained independence in 1957?

• English became the only official language

• Malay was declared the national language, but English remained important

• English was completely removed from education and business

• The government banned the use of English

4. What is "Manglish"?

• A formal version of Malaysian English

• A mix of English with local languages like Malay, Chinese, and Tamil

• A new English dialect developed in Britain

• A government policy promoting English

5. Which of the following best describes the Malaysian government's attitude toward English in education?

• Always promoting it

• Always restricting it

• Alternating between promoting and restricting it

• Completely replacing it with Malay

6. How does Manglish vocabulary differ from native English?

• It borrows words from Malay, Chinese, and Tamil

• It strictly follows British English vocabulary

• It removes all local influences

• It does not contain any English words

7. Which of the following is a key grammatical feature of Manglish?

• More complex sentence structures

• Strict use of tenses

• No influence from local languages

• The use of particles like "lah" and "ah"

8. How does Manglish pronunciation differ from native English?

• It is influenced by local languages, creating a distinct accent

• It follows British pronunciation strictly

• It does not have any unique pronunciation patterns

• It is identical to American English

9. What is a key characteristic of Manglish style?

• It is highly formal and used in business meetings

• It strictly follows British and American grammar rules

• It is informal and reflects Malaysia's diverse culture

• It does not allow mixing of languages

10. What does the development of English in Malaysia show?

• English is losing importance in Malaysia

• English is only used by foreigners in Malaysia

• English has become a unique part of Malaysian identity

• Malaysia no longer uses English in education