Singapore Official Languages Quiz

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What was the primary reason for non-native English speakers to learn English in the colonies?

To learn a new skill for personal enrichment
To rebel against the colonial rulers
To connect with their cultural heritage
For survival and employment opportunities within the governing class (correct)

How many official languages are recognized in Singapore?

6
4 (correct)
5
3

What was the outcome of the 'Speak Mandarin' campaign in Singapore?

It failed to eradicate other Chinese dialects
It encouraged the use of other Chinese dialects
It led to a Singaporean variety of English called 'Singlish' (correct)
It successfully promoted Standard Mandarin in Singapore

What was the purpose of the 'Speak Good English' campaign in Singapore?

To eradicate Singlish and promote Standard English (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Mandarin in Singapore today?

It has become more important due to Singapore's trade links with China (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the linguistic complexity of the Chinese ethnic group in Singapore?

They speak multiple Chinese dialects, including Cantonese, Hokkien, and Teochew (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of learning English in Hong Kong nowadays?

To access higher education and opportunities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the stereotype associated with not speaking Putonghua?

Being poorly educated (D) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the British government on the education system in Hong Kong?

Promoted local language education to control the population (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many official languages are recognized in South Africa?

11 (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was the policy of the British government towards black people in South Africa?

Blocked access to English education (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected language proficiency for the Han Chinese population in Hong Kong?

Bilingual in Putonghua and English (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the English-based pidgin language spoken in the South Pacific?

Tok Pisin (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the linguistic policy in Singapore?

English and Hindi as associate official languages (C) Signup and view all the answers

What was the result of the growth and establishment of colonial governments on English usage?

A distinct identity and linguistic flavor in native English-speaking settlements (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the status of English in India?

English is an associate official language (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the language of education in Malaysia?

Malaysian Bahasa (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries is considering making English the 2nd official language?

Taiwan, Japan, and Korea (B) Signup and view all the answers