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WorksheetsAsian English
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What is the definition of Asian English?
Variety of English that is used by the countries of Asia
The language of all Asian countries
The language of English people who live in Asia
None of the above
Which countries are included in the Outer Circle of Kachru's Three Circle Models?
Japan
Philippines
Indonesia
India
Malaysian Standard English is derived from American English
True
False
Which of the following is why Malaysia is included in Outer Circle Asian Countries?
use English as the main language
was colonised by English-speaking nations
learned English primarily as a foreign language
The pronunciation in Malaysian English is non-rhotic. What are the other two examples of rhotic words?
Far
Port
Cramp
Prank
Addition: What does the word particle 'meh' in this sentence indicate?
Wong: "You should try listening to Keshi's new song."
Lee: "You listen to Keshi, meh?"
Lee is interested in what Wong just said, and wants to know more
Lee doubts what Wong just said, and probably disagrees with it
Lee doesn't mean anything else
What is the largest ethnic group in the Philippines?
Cebuano
Waray
Bisaya
Tagalog
Philippines being first colonised by
British
American
Spanish
Japanese
How long American Colonial Period?
1888 - 1898
1898 - 1946
1956 - 1966
1856 - 1888
The signing of _____________________ ended Spanish-American War
Treaty of Wedmore
Treaty of Paris
Treaty of Madrid
Treaty of Makati
What is the meaning of "sari-sari" in Tagalog?
market
variety
dessert
beverage
The English language began in India during the rule of
West India Company
East India Company
The Macaulay Company
East Company
Who played a significant role in introducing the English language in India?
Lord Baron
Lord Shiva
Lord Huron
Lord Macaulay
In 1947, _________________ was the only functional lingua franca in the country
Hindi
Tamil
English
Malay
What are the stages of the English language in India?
Cultivated
Multilanguage
Standard
Regional
What are some of the loan words borrowed from Indian people by the British soldiers?
shampoo
pyjamas
coconut
paper
What does the term "Japglish" refer to?
the official English dialect spoken in Japan
the unique blend of Japanese and English in language and culture
a type of sushi roll popular in Japan
a traditional Japanese tea ceremony
In Japglish, which script is often used to adapt English words into Japanese pronunciation?
Hiragana
Kanji
Katakana
Romaji
Which of the following is NOT a common feature of Japglish?
using literal translations of Japanese idioms into English
incorporating English words and phrases into everyday conversation
avoiding any use of English words in Japanese speech
mixing honorifics like "san" with English names
Which of the following best describes the word "omiyage" in Japglish?
a type of Japanese tea
a popular Japanese pop song
a Japanese term for souvenirs or gifts
a traditional Japanese dance
What is the term used in Japglish when English words are incorporated into a sentence or conversation for emphasis or style?
code-switching
linguistic hybridisation
language borrowing
phraseology
What is the meaning of "lechon" in Tagalog?
Fried pork
Fried chicken
Fried rice
Fried fish
Indian English is using standard transitive verb intransitively
True
False
What is the meaning of "hochikisu" in Japanese
stapler
pencil
eraser
correction tape
Japan is __________________ country
East Asia
South Asia
West Asia
North Asia
