PURC REVIEW: WORLD ENGLISHES AND BIAS-FREE LANGUAGE

Which countries belong to the Inner Circle of English users?

• Philippines, India, Nigeria

• China, Japan, Brazil

• Singapore, Kenya, Nigeria

• USA, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand

In the Outer Circle, English is usually:

• A first language at home

• Learned only for travel

• Used as a second language in education, government, and business

• Rarely spoken or written

Which phrase is an example of Philippine English?

• “Switch on the light.”

• “Open the light.”

• “Turn off the lamp.”

• “Shut the light.”

What is the preferred bias-free alternative to “Chairman”?

• Boss

• Chairperson

• Mister Chair

• Leader-man

Which of the following is bias-free?

• “Person with a disability”

• “Crippled child”

• “Autistic kid”

• “Handicapped person”