
Quiz on Global English
Authored by Yashar Kassas
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What does it mean to describe English as a “global language”?
It is spoken only in Europe
It has not changed for centuries
It is widely used for international communication
It is the only language used on the internet
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which two historical forces most contributed to the global spread of English?
The French Revolution and the invention of the printing press
The Industrial Revolution and the fall of Latin
The British Empire and American global influence
The Norman Conquest and the Black Death
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What is a lingua franca?
A dialect spoken by native speakers only
A formal version of a national language
A common language used by speakers of different native languages
An extinct colonial language
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following would be considered part of the “Inner Circle” of English?
India
Japan
Nigeria
Canada
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
In Kachru’s model, what characterizes the “Outer Circle”?
Countries where English is rarely used
Countries where English is an official or second language
Countries with no English education
Countries that use a creole instead of English
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of a localized variety of English?
Latin
British Received Pronunciation
Singlish
Esperanto
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What does the term "World Englishes" refer to?
Incorrect English spoken by non-native speakers
Local forms of English shaped by culture and context
Simplified versions of English used for teaching
English used only in literature and academia
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