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What term is used to describe the newer varieties of English such as Pakistani English and Indian English?
What term is used to describe the newer varieties of English such as Pakistani English and Indian English?
- American English
- Native English
- British English
- New Englishes (correct)
Who first coined the term 'New Englishes' to describe the varieties of English developed in different countries?
Who first coined the term 'New Englishes' to describe the varieties of English developed in different countries?
- Jane Austen
- Charles Dickens
- Platt, Weber and Ho (correct)
- Shakespeare
What is the common medium for communication in areas where New Englishes exist alongside local languages?
What is the common medium for communication in areas where New Englishes exist alongside local languages?
- Spanish
- English (correct)
- Chinese
- French
Which language has more native speakers than English?
Which language has more native speakers than English?
What aspects of language have New Englishes developed uniquely in different countries?
What aspects of language have New Englishes developed uniquely in different countries?
What raises questions about the future of English according to the text?
What raises questions about the future of English according to the text?
What did the linguistic experts at the British Library find about British English compared to American English?
What did the linguistic experts at the British Library find about British English compared to American English?
Which language is the lingua franca in the United States?
Which language is the lingua franca in the United States?
What is suggested about the 'Southern drawl' accent in American English?
What is suggested about the 'Southern drawl' accent in American English?
What did a study on British students’ written language reveal about their writing style?
What did a study on British students’ written language reveal about their writing style?
Based on the text, why do American English and British English continue to be very distinct entities?
Based on the text, why do American English and British English continue to be very distinct entities?
What was one of the everyday words mentioned in the text that many British English speakers refuse to use American pronunciations for?
What was one of the everyday words mentioned in the text that many British English speakers refuse to use American pronunciations for?
What did the volunteers read aloud as part of the study conducted by the British Library?
What did the volunteers read aloud as part of the study conducted by the British Library?
Which statement best describes the influence of Americanisms on young Britons' writing?
Which statement best describes the influence of Americanisms on young Britons' writing?
'She ate too much' vs. 'She has eaten too much' highlights a difference between which types of English?
'She ate too much' vs. 'She has eaten too much' highlights a difference between which types of English?
What view do some people hold about the future of the English language?
What view do some people hold about the future of the English language?
What brought about the Emergence of American English?
What brought about the Emergence of American English?
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the vocabulary of American English?
Which of the following did NOT contribute to the vocabulary of American English?
What helped shape American English in terms of vocabulary?
What helped shape American English in terms of vocabulary?
Which factor played a significant role in American English evolving separately from British English?
Which factor played a significant role in American English evolving separately from British English?
What impact did American English have on British English?
What impact did American English have on British English?
What role did immigrants play in shaping American English?
What role did immigrants play in shaping American English?
Why did American businesses develop new terminology during their economic growth?
Why did American businesses develop new terminology during their economic growth?
What is an essential reason that contributed to the dominance of American English globally?
What is an essential reason that contributed to the dominance of American English globally?
In what way did settlers in America shape the vocabulary of American English?
In what way did settlers in America shape the vocabulary of American English?
What term is commonly used to refer to fairy cakes in modern language?
What term is commonly used to refer to fairy cakes in modern language?
Which author's work is mentioned as contributing to the increasing use of American vocabulary in the text?
Which author's work is mentioned as contributing to the increasing use of American vocabulary in the text?
What term is now often used to mean 'clever'?
What term is now often used to mean 'clever'?
What is mentioned as one of the influences on the increasing use of American vocabulary in the text?
What is mentioned as one of the influences on the increasing use of American vocabulary in the text?
Which organization cooperates globally to monitor the decline of native languages, as mentioned in the text?
Which organization cooperates globally to monitor the decline of native languages, as mentioned in the text?
What term is now often used to mean 'irritable', according to the text?
What term is now often used to mean 'irritable', according to the text?
Which term is described as becoming a more dominant language in the world at the expense of other languages?
Which term is described as becoming a more dominant language in the world at the expense of other languages?
What does the term 'linguistic imperialism' refer to in the context of the text?
What does the term 'linguistic imperialism' refer to in the context of the text?
'Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger' is associated with which organization mentioned in the text?
'Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger' is associated with which organization mentioned in the text?
'TESOL' stands for:
'TESOL' stands for:
What impact did the increase in spending for BBC Gaelic language broadcasting services have?
What impact did the increase in spending for BBC Gaelic language broadcasting services have?
What is a common factor that contributes to language death, as mentioned in the text?
What is a common factor that contributes to language death, as mentioned in the text?
In what region was the Breton language perceived as inferior to French?
In what region was the Breton language perceived as inferior to French?
What was a punitive measure imposed on children speaking Breon in Brittany to deter them from using their language?
What was a punitive measure imposed on children speaking Breon in Brittany to deter them from using their language?
What can happen over only a few generations if a minority language is not taught in schools or used in media?
What can happen over only a few generations if a minority language is not taught in schools or used in media?
In what way did the Māori language remain dominant in some areas of New Zealand for many years after English became prevalent in cities?
In what way did the Māori language remain dominant in some areas of New Zealand for many years after English became prevalent in cities?
'English as an Imperialist Language' refers to what concept?
'English as an Imperialist Language' refers to what concept?
'Language shift' can occur when:
'Language shift' can occur when:
What did Anne Pakir first coin in 1991?
What did Anne Pakir first coin in 1991?
Which country felt that multilingualism was detrimental to economic progress, leading to schooling taking place in English?
Which country felt that multilingualism was detrimental to economic progress, leading to schooling taking place in English?
What language form was considered the worst to speak in Papua New Guinea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What language form was considered the worst to speak in Papua New Guinea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
According to Suzanne Romaine, what was the perception of speaking English in Papua New Guinea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
According to Suzanne Romaine, what was the perception of speaking English in Papua New Guinea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What is the main criticism related to TESOL when it comes to language imperialism?
What is the main criticism related to TESOL when it comes to language imperialism?
Which type of English style should learners expect to encounter more in TESOL programmes?
Which type of English style should learners expect to encounter more in TESOL programmes?
In which country are English textbooks for primary schools specifically checked for cultural sensitivity?
In which country are English textbooks for primary schools specifically checked for cultural sensitivity?
What societal issue is faced in Jordan according to a report mentioned in the text?
What societal issue is faced in Jordan according to a report mentioned in the text?
'New Englishes' refer to evolving varieties of English that have developed in different countries due to which factor?
'New Englishes' refer to evolving varieties of English that have developed in different countries due to which factor?
'American English' is considered unifying for the nation because:
'American English' is considered unifying for the nation because:
'Language use is associated with power' suggests that:
'Language use is associated with power' suggests that:
What historical event has driven the spread and dominance of English according to the text?
What historical event has driven the spread and dominance of English according to the text?
What is the main reason for the disappearance of approximately 50 to 70 Aboriginal Australian languages?
What is the main reason for the disappearance of approximately 50 to 70 Aboriginal Australian languages?
What happened to the Aboriginal population on the island of Tasmania within 75 years?
What happened to the Aboriginal population on the island of Tasmania within 75 years?
What percentage of the world's languages are spoken by 94 percent of the world's population?
What percentage of the world's languages are spoken by 94 percent of the world's population?
According to UNESCO, at what level of language endangerment are children no longer learning the language as a mother tongue in the home?
According to UNESCO, at what level of language endangerment are children no longer learning the language as a mother tongue in the home?
What act gave official recognition to Scottish Gaelic in 2005?
What act gave official recognition to Scottish Gaelic in 2005?
Where is Scottish Gaelic predominantly spoken today?
Where is Scottish Gaelic predominantly spoken today?
What has happened to the interest in learning Scottish Gaelic in the past 50 years?
What has happened to the interest in learning Scottish Gaelic in the past 50 years?
Which level of language endangerment is characterized by the youngest speakers being grandparents and older generations?
Which level of language endangerment is characterized by the youngest speakers being grandparents and older generations?
'What we lose is essentially an enormous cultural heritage' refers to the loss of:
'What we lose is essentially an enormous cultural heritage' refers to the loss of:
In what way would the Gaelic culture be affected if Gaelic were allowed to die out and give way to English?
In what way would the Gaelic culture be affected if Gaelic were allowed to die out and give way to English?
What term is used to describe the varieties of English that have developed in different countries through government administration, education, and media?
What term is used to describe the varieties of English that have developed in different countries through government administration, education, and media?
What is the common medium for communication in areas where New Englishes exist alongside local languages?
What is the common medium for communication in areas where New Englishes exist alongside local languages?
What have New Englishes developed uniquely in different countries?
What have New Englishes developed uniquely in different countries?
Who first coined the term 'New Englishes' to describe the varieties of English developed in different countries?
Who first coined the term 'New Englishes' to describe the varieties of English developed in different countries?
What term is used to describe the newer varieties of English such as Pakistani English and Indian English?
What term is used to describe the newer varieties of English such as Pakistani English and Indian English?
What language form was considered the worst to speak in Papua New Guinea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
What language form was considered the worst to speak in Papua New Guinea in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
According to Suzanne Romaine, what was considered the worst option in terms of language in Papua New Guinea?
According to Suzanne Romaine, what was considered the worst option in terms of language in Papua New Guinea?
What is the abbreviation TESOL stands for in the context of language teaching?
What is the abbreviation TESOL stands for in the context of language teaching?
In Malaysia, what aspect of English books for primary schools is specifically checked for cultural sensitivity?
In Malaysia, what aspect of English books for primary schools is specifically checked for cultural sensitivity?
What movement in the USA seeks to ensure that all Americans speak American English?
What movement in the USA seeks to ensure that all Americans speak American English?
What was the unifying language 1000 years ago that later fragmented into different languages like French, Italian, and Spanish?
What was the unifying language 1000 years ago that later fragmented into different languages like French, Italian, and Spanish?
What important aspect of language style should learners expect in TESOL programs?
What important aspect of language style should learners expect in TESOL programs?
According to a 2016 UNESCO report, what should education policies recognize regarding language learning?
According to a 2016 UNESCO report, what should education policies recognize regarding language learning?
What is perceived as one of the problems of English language education in Jordan according to a report?
What is perceived as one of the problems of English language education in Jordan according to a report?
What did the linguistic experts at the British Library find about the difference between British English and American English?
What did the linguistic experts at the British Library find about the difference between British English and American English?
What may cause a change to the status of English as a world language in the future according to the text?
What may cause a change to the status of English as a world language in the future according to the text?
What impact did the increase in spending for BBC Gaelic language broadcasting services have?
What impact did the increase in spending for BBC Gaelic language broadcasting services have?
What role did immigrants play in shaping American English?
What role did immigrants play in shaping American English?
What raises questions about the future of English according to the text?
What raises questions about the future of English according to the text?
What did a study on British students’ written language reveal about their writing style?
What did a study on British students’ written language reveal about their writing style?
What is the main reason for the disappearance of approximately 50 to 70 Aboriginal Australian languages?
What is the main reason for the disappearance of approximately 50 to 70 Aboriginal Australian languages?
What is mentioned as one of the influences on the increasing use of American vocabulary in the text?
What is mentioned as one of the influences on the increasing use of American vocabulary in the text?
What historical event has driven the spread and dominance of English according to the text?
What historical event has driven the spread and dominance of English according to the text?
In what region was the Breton language perceived as inferior to French?
In what region was the Breton language perceived as inferior to French?
What did Anne Pakir first coin in 1991?
What did Anne Pakir first coin in 1991?
What did the ruling elite in Papua New Guinea feel was detrimental to economic progress?
What did the ruling elite in Papua New Guinea feel was detrimental to economic progress?
What did linguistic experts at the British Library find about the evolution of British English compared to American English?
What did linguistic experts at the British Library find about the evolution of British English compared to American English?
What did researchers at the British Library ask volunteers to read aloud as part of the study?
What did researchers at the British Library ask volunteers to read aloud as part of the study?
What did a study on British students’ written language reveal about their writing style?
What did a study on British students’ written language reveal about their writing style?
What term is now often used to mean 'irritable', according to the text?
What term is now often used to mean 'irritable', according to the text?
What was one of the everyday words mentioned in the text that many British English speakers refuse to use American pronunciations for?
What was one of the everyday words mentioned in the text that many British English speakers refuse to use American pronunciations for?
What is the lingua franca in the United States?
What is the lingua franca in the United States?
What is the distinctive accent in American English that is said to be closest to the speech in England at the time of the first migration?
What is the distinctive accent in American English that is said to be closest to the speech in England at the time of the first migration?
What does a study show about the influence of American English on British children's writing style?
What does a study show about the influence of American English on British children's writing style?
What is suggested about the future of written English in relation to American English influence?
What is suggested about the future of written English in relation to American English influence?
What aspect of American English speech patterns is highlighted in comparison to British English according to the study?
What aspect of American English speech patterns is highlighted in comparison to British English according to the study?
What are the five levels of language endangerment distinguished by UNESCO?
What are the five levels of language endangerment distinguished by UNESCO?
What is the name of the Celtic language that was once predominant in Scotland?
What is the name of the Celtic language that was once predominant in Scotland?
How many native Gaelic speakers are estimated to be worldwide?
How many native Gaelic speakers are estimated to be worldwide?
What act in 2005 gave official recognition to Scottish Gaelic?
What act in 2005 gave official recognition to Scottish Gaelic?
Where is Scottish Gaelic predominantly spoken today?
Where is Scottish Gaelic predominantly spoken today?
How many languages are estimated to have been lost since 1500?
How many languages are estimated to have been lost since 1500?
What is the estimated number of Aboriginal Australians killed or wiped out within 75 years on the island of Tasmania?
What is the estimated number of Aboriginal Australians killed or wiped out within 75 years on the island of Tasmania?
What percentage of the world's languages are spoken by 94 percent of the world's population?
What percentage of the world's languages are spoken by 94 percent of the world's population?
What specific cultural aspects die along with a language according to Charles Hagège?
What specific cultural aspects die along with a language according to Charles Hagège?
What has happened to the interest in learning Scottish Gaelic in the past 50 years?
What has happened to the interest in learning Scottish Gaelic in the past 50 years?
How did the Puritans adapt their English language in America?
How did the Puritans adapt their English language in America?
What impact did the settlers' interaction with Native Americans have on American English?
What impact did the settlers' interaction with Native Americans have on American English?
How did American English develop terminologies related to capitalism?
How did American English develop terminologies related to capitalism?
What were some examples of new words borrowed by American English from European languages?
What were some examples of new words borrowed by American English from European languages?
How did American English establish itself as a global means of communication?
How did American English establish itself as a global means of communication?
What distinguishes American English from British English despite their mutual understandability?
What distinguishes American English from British English despite their mutual understandability?
How is American English perceived in terms of setting standards for the English language?
How is American English perceived in terms of setting standards for the English language?
What is the role of English in global economic success according to the text?
What is the role of English in global economic success according to the text?
How have recent waves of immigrants contributed to the evolution of American English?
How have recent waves of immigrants contributed to the evolution of American English?
What factors led to the establishment of American English as a global superpower in communication?
What factors led to the establishment of American English as a global superpower in communication?
What term is used to describe the decline of a language when the people who speak it die out?
What term is used to describe the decline of a language when the people who speak it die out?
What concept refers to the dominance of one language over another, leading to control of a country's institutions?
What concept refers to the dominance of one language over another, leading to control of a country's institutions?
What organization cooperates globally to monitor the decline of native languages?
What organization cooperates globally to monitor the decline of native languages?
What term is used to describe the uploading of endangered languages to become part of UNESCO's 'Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger'?
What term is used to describe the uploading of endangered languages to become part of UNESCO's 'Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger'?
What will likely dominate in the future as some languages decline?
What will likely dominate in the future as some languages decline?
What term did Robert Philipson introduce to modern linguistics, describing the dominance of one language over others?
What term did Robert Philipson introduce to modern linguistics, describing the dominance of one language over others?
What percentage of the world's languages are expected to still be spoken in one hundred years?
What percentage of the world's languages are expected to still be spoken in one hundred years?
What is the term used for the spread of English contributing to the death of other languages?
What is the term used for the spread of English contributing to the death of other languages?
What was described as being under active surveillance by UNESCO's 'Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger'?
What was described as being under active surveillance by UNESCO's 'Atlas of the World’s Languages in Danger'?
What term did Robert Philipson use to describe the decline and death of a language resulting in the impoverishment of the culture and its speakers?
What term did Robert Philipson use to describe the decline and death of a language resulting in the impoverishment of the culture and its speakers?