Asian English

What is the definition of Asian English?

• Variety of English that is used by the countries of Asia

• The language of all Asian countries

• The language of English people who live in Asia

• None of the above

Which countries are included in the Outer Circle of Kachru's Three Circle Models?

• Japan

• Philippines

• Indonesia

• India

Malaysian Standard English is derived from American English

• True

• False

Which of the following is why Malaysia is included in Outer Circle Asian Countries?

• use English as the main language

• was colonised by English-speaking nations

• learned English primarily as a foreign language

The pronunciation in Malaysian English is non-rhotic. What are the other two examples of rhotic words?

• Far

• Port

• Cramp

• Prank

Addition: What does the word particle 'meh' in this sentence indicate?
Wong: "You should try listening to Keshi's new song."
Lee: "You listen to Keshi, meh?"

• Lee is interested in what Wong just said, and wants to know more

• Lee doubts what Wong just said, and probably disagrees with it

• Lee doesn't mean anything else

What is the largest ethnic group in the Philippines?

• Cebuano

• Waray

• Bisaya

• Tagalog

Philippines being first colonised by

• British

• American

• Spanish

• Japanese

How long American Colonial Period?

• 1888 - 1898

• 1898 - 1946

• 1956 - 1966

• 1856 - 1888

The signing of _____________________ ended Spanish-American War

• Treaty of Wedmore

• Treaty of Paris

• Treaty of Madrid

• Treaty of Makati