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What is the main focus of the book 'The Alchemy of English'?
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?
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?
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?
What term is used to describe the 'non-nativeness' of certain language varieties in the text?
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What has changed the global scene according to the text?
What has changed the global scene according to the text?
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