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The Spread of English

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main cause of the spread of a language?

a)

People’s preference

b)

Its linguistic characteristics

c)

Military action and the formation of empires

2.

English expanded to Australia in

a)

The late 17th century

b)

The early 18th century

c)

The late 18th century

3.

English expanded to the USA in

a)

The early 17th century

b)

The mid 17th century

c)

The late 17th century

4.

English reached South Africa in

a)

The early 19th century

b)

The late 17th century

c)

The mid 18th century

5.

English has more native speakers than Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

6.

According to Kachru’s circles model, which circle does The Philippines belong to?

a)

Inner Circle

b)

Outer Circle

c)

Expanding Circle

7.

According to Kachru’s circles model, which circle does Jamaica belong to?

a)

Inner Circle

b)

Outer Circle

c)

Expanding Circle

8.

According to Kachru’s circles model, which circle does Korea belong to?

a)

Inner Circle

b)

Outer Circle

c)

Expanding Circle

9.

According to Kachru’s circles model, which circle does Sweden belong to?

a)

Inner Circle

b)

Outer Circle

c)

Expanding Circle

10.

Which one can be called a “New English”?

a)

Singaporean English

b)

Canadian English

c)

Japanese English