English Language Variations Quiz

What is the term for a specific form of a language that is particular to a region or social group?

• Idiom

• Dialect

• Jargon

• Slang

In British English, what do you call what Americans call a "cookie"?

• Biscuit

• Cracker

• Scone

• Biscuit

Which variety of English is spoken in countries like Australia and New Zealand?

• Canadian English

• British English

• Indian English

• Australian English

What is the term for the characteristic way a person pronounces a language?

• Accent

• Dialect

• Slang

• Jargon

A person from the United States would say they are in a "line," but a person from the United Kingdom would say they are in a...

• Path

• Row

• Queue

• Queue

In South African English, what is a "robot"?

• A machine that performs tasks

• A traffic light

• A doll

• A child's toy

Which of these is a famous variety of English spoken in Jamaica?

• Australian English

• Scots

• Jamaican Patois (or Patwa)

• Singlish

What is the common term for the variety of English spoken in Singapore?

• Tagalog English

• Singlish

• Malaysian English

• Filipino English

Which of the following would be an example of a word found in Indian English?

• "Prepone" (to move a meeting earlier)

• "Jumper"

• "Mateship"

• "Lorry"

Which variety of English is considered a mix of Canadian and American English, with some unique vocabulary and pronunciation?

• British English

• Canadian English

• Irish English

• Jamaican English