ENGLISH AS AN INTERNATIONAL

1. Which reason explains why English is more widespread than Chinese globally?. a. Better grammar rules. b. More media and internet usage in English. c. More international alliances. d. More native speakers.

2. Why is English often used in international technology despite Japanese innovation?. a. It is already established as the digital language. b. Japanese is too complex. c. It is simpler to code. d. Japan enforces English.

3. How did the use of English evolve after colonization?. a. It was replaced by French. b. It declined rapidly. c. It became ceremonial only. d. It was adapted and localized.

4. Which factor contributed to the global spread of English in Africa?. a. TV programs. b. Language treaties. c. European trade posts and colonization. d. Religious missionaries only.

5. In what context did English spread in Asia and Africa?. a. Through online education. b. Via peace treaties. c. Through colonization and administration. d. As a family tradition.

6. A peer says: “EIL doesn’t matter in teaching.” What is the academic view?. a. It contradicts linguistic diversity. b. EIL is a key paradigm in English Language Teaching and research. c. It is irrelevant to curricula. d. It’s only a pop culture trend.

7. What language function does English serve in multinational companies?. a. As a ceremonial language. b. As a translation tool for government use. c. As a banished colonial relic. d. As the shared medium of internal and external communication.

8. What do ELF studies focus on?. a. Translation accuracy into English. b. Communication among non-native speakers using English flexibly and effectively. c. Accent training in the UK. d.Old English morphology.

9. What do emojis represent in English discourse?. a. A tool for enhancing meaning, tone, and clarity in digital communication. b. Only informal expression. c. A replacement for grammar lessons. d. A substitute for vocabulary learning.

10. How do global platforms influence English?. a. They reinforce informal, concise, and multimedia-based communication. b. They only use academic English. c. They limit youth language use. d. They block idioms.