What is 'Globish' as described in the first section?
Author Robert McCrum Explains How English Has Taken Root Worldwide (Jul. 23, 2010)

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A historical form of English
A language unrelated to English
A simplified, value-free form of English
A new dialect of English
2.
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How does technology contribute to the spread of English globally?
By replacing English with other languages
By facilitating the global reach of English
By supporting the preservation of small languages
By making English the only language available online
3.
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What historical language is English compared to in terms of global influence?
Latin
Arabic
Sanskrit
Greek
4.
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Why is English considered easier to learn than some other languages?
It has a small vocabulary
It has fewer grammar rules
It does not require learning characters
It is similar to many other languages
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What is the significance of a 1500-word vocabulary in 'Globish'?
It is the vocabulary size of Shakespeare
It is a simplified version of English for global use
It is the maximum vocabulary size for English
It is the vocabulary size of the King James Bible
6.
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What factors contributed to the decoupling of English from political connotations?
The end of the Cold War and economic boom
The decline of the British Empire
The invention of the internet
The rise of new political ideologies
7.
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How does the new generation perceive the English language?
As a language of the past
As a neutral tool for communication
As a tool of oppression
As a difficult language to learn
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