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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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