The Evolution of English

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What is the main focus of an English Language course according to the text?

  • Pronunciation practice
  • English grammar (correct)
  • Cultural studies
  • Vocabulary building

What is the estimated number of people globally influenced by the English language?

  • 3 billion
  • 4 billion
  • 2 billion (correct)
  • 1 billion

What is described as a fascinating and rich history in the text?

  • The evolution of English accents
  • The influence of English on other languages
  • The development of English literature
  • The rise of English as a global language (correct)

What is the promise made in the text regarding the coverage of history?

<p>To be brief (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a small part of the overall curriculum for studying English according to the text?

<p>English grammar (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the present-day Standard English used in?

<p>Public discourse, including broadcasting, education, entertainment, government, and news (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has modern English largely abandoned from the Indo-European language family?

<p>Inflectional case system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Modern English, which word class retains morphological case more strongly than any other?

<p>Personal pronouns (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What indicates grammatical function for pronouns, nouns, adjectives, and articles in Modern English?

<p>Word order (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where do divergences from the described grammar of English occur?

<p>Some historical, social, cultural, and regional varieties of English (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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