The Alchemy of English

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What is the main focus of the book 'The Alchemy of English'?

  • The linguistic ecology of Asia and Africa
  • The historical evolution of the English language
  • The cultural consequences of imperialism in Asia and Africa
  • The power and communication aspects of the English language (correct)

Which languages have acquired pan-Indian intranational functions in India?

  • English, Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali
  • English, Sanskrit, Telugu, and Kannada
  • Sanskrit, English, Hindi, and to some extent Persian (correct)
  • Sanskrit, Urdu, Punjabi, and Marathi

What are the two purposes served by English for governments in South Asia and parts of Africa?

  • Economic growth and international trade
  • Administrative cohesiveness and wider communication (correct)
  • Cultural preservation and dominance
  • Educational development and technological advancement

What term is used to describe the 'non-nativeness' of certain language varieties in the text?

<p>Attitudinally significant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has changed the global scene according to the text?

<p>The linguistic and cultural consequences of imperialism (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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