Kachru's Circles Quiz

What is the definition of Kachru's Circles?

• Three parallel circles categorizing varieties of English

• Three overlapping circles categorizing varieties of English

• Three intersecting circles categorizing varieties of English

• Three concentric circles categorizing varieties of English

Name the three circles of World Englishes according to Kachru's model.

• Core Circle

• Peripheral Circle

• Emerging Circle

• Inner Circle, Outer Circle, Expanding Circle

Which circle of World Englishes includes countries where English is the first language?

• Inner Circle

• Non-native Circle

• Expanding Circle

• Outer Circle

Which circle of World Englishes includes countries where English is used as a second language?

• Outer Circle

• Expanding Circle

• Periphery Circle

• Inner Circle

Which circle of World Englishes includes countries where English is used as a foreign language?

• Outer Circle

• Expanding Circle

• Circle of English as a Lingua Franca

• Inner Circle

What are the varieties of English found in the Expanding Circle?

• American English

• Australian English

• Canadian English

• Indian English, Nigerian English, Singaporean English

What are the varieties of English found in the Inner Circle?

• British English, American English, Canadian English, Australian English, and New Zealand English

• Irish English

• South African English

• Indian English

What are the varieties of English found in the Outer Circle?

• Indian English, Nigerian English, Singaporean English

• Australian English

• Jamaican English

• Kenyan English

Which circle of World Englishes is associated with the spread of English through colonization?

• Outer Circle

• Postcolonial Circle

• Inner Circle

• Expanding Circle

Which circle of World Englishes is associated with the spread of English through globalization?

• Outer Circle

• Expanding Ring

• Inner Circle

• Expanding Circle