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Which term refers to the use of English language as a global means of inter-community communication?
Which term refers to the use of English language as a global means of inter-community communication?
- Global Lingua Franca
- Complex System of Symbols
- English as a Lingua Franca (correct)
- Language and Its Importance
What does it mean when a language achieves a genuinely global status?
What does it mean when a language achieves a genuinely global status?
- It is recognized in every country (correct)
- It is a complex system of symbols
- It is used by members of the same community
- It is a common language for the world
What is the definition of language?
What is the definition of language?
- A complex system of symbols shared by members of the same community
- The use of English among speakers of different first languages
- A system of sounds and symbols used to communicate ideas and feelings (correct)
- A common language for the world
What does the term 'Global Lingua Franca' refer to in a sociolinguistic context?
What does the term 'Global Lingua Franca' refer to in a sociolinguistic context?
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What is the main characteristic of English as a lingua franca?
What is the main characteristic of English as a lingua franca?
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