George Bernard Shaw's Views on English Language Quiz

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What was the purpose of the committee formed by BBC mentioned in the text?

To criticize the use of English by native speakers
To promote regional variations of English language
To establish standards for correct English conversation (correct)
To teach English to non-native speakers

According to G B Shaw, how did the committee members know the English language?

Without any flaws or imperfections
Only in the context of formal settings
Better than any other native speakers
As much as ordinary people do (correct)

What did G B Shaw emphasize about speaking correct English?

No language could be spoken exactly and word to correct by each of its native speakers
The committee members needed to be accurate in their use of English (correct)
The committee aimed to standardize English conversation
British people also need help speaking correct English

What did the committee formed by BBC aim to decide?

What is the correct English conversation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the qualification of the members of the committee formed by BBC?

Highly educated and literate personalities from different countries (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the committee formed by BBC, as mentioned in the text?

Establishing standards for correct English conversation (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to G B Shaw, what was the perception about speaking correct English in foreign countries?

A thought will always be there: you must speak correct English there (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did G B Shaw imply about the English language spoken by native speakers?

No language could be spoken exactly and word to correct by each of its native speakers (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did G B Shaw suggest about the members of the committee formed by BBC?

They knew the English language as much as ordinary people do (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did G B Shaw emphasize about the need for speaking correct English?

Even British people also need help speaking correct English (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the committee formed by BBC, as mentioned in the text?

To establish standards for English speaking (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to G B Shaw, how much do the committee members know about the English language?

As much as ordinary people do (D) Signup and view all the answers

What did G B Shaw emphasize about speaking correct English?

No language could be spoken exactly and word to correct by each of its native speakers (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the writer's view on the need for speaking correct English?

Even British people need help speaking correct English (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the composition of the committee formed by BBC to decide 'What is the correct English conversation'?

Highly educated and literate personalities from different countries (C) Signup and view all the answers

What did G B Shaw emphasize about speaking correct English?

The primary purpose of speaking any language is to convey the speaker's message to the listener. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the author's view on the need for speaking correct English?

We cannot say that a person speaks correct English, instead, the person speaks good and attractive English. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the committee formed by BBC aim to decide?

What is the correct English conversation. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What did G B Shaw imply about the English language spoken by native speakers?

The pronunciation of any language varies with the region of speaking. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary focus of the committee formed by BBC, as mentioned in the text?

The perception about speaking correct English in foreign countries. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Committee Formed by BBC

The committee was formed to decide what constitutes correct English conversation.
The committee members were chosen based on their social status and education.

G B Shaw's Views

G B Shaw believed that the committee members knew the English language "only by hearsay".
He implied that native speakers do not always speak correct English.
He emphasized the need for speaking correct English, suggesting that it is not inherently present in native speakers.

Purpose and Focus of the Committee

The primary focus of the committee was to determine what constitutes correct English conversation.
The committee aimed to decide what is correct English conversation.