WorksheetsThe Spread of English
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What is the main cause of the spread of a language?
People’s preference
Its linguistic characteristics
Military action and the formation of empires
English expanded to Australia in
The late 17th century
The early 18th century
The late 18th century
English expanded to the USA in
The early 17th century
The mid 17th century
The late 17th century
English reached South Africa in
The early 19th century
The late 17th century
The mid 18th century
English has more native speakers than Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. True or False?
True
False
According to Kachru’s circles model, which circle does The Philippines belong to?
Inner Circle
Outer Circle
Expanding Circle
According to Kachru’s circles model, which circle does Jamaica belong to?
Inner Circle
Outer Circle
Expanding Circle
According to Kachru’s circles model, which circle does Korea belong to?
Inner Circle
Outer Circle
Expanding Circle
According to Kachru’s circles model, which circle does Sweden belong to?
Inner Circle
Outer Circle
Expanding Circle
Which one can be called a “New English”?
Singaporean English
Canadian English
Japanese English
