Nigerian english

English was introduced to Nigeria in the 16th century through

• British traders and missionaries

• American soldiers

• French colonists

Which of the following is an example of plural regularization in Nigerian English?

• Teeth → tooth

• Staff → staffing

• Child → children

• Foot → foots

Which of the following statements is TRUE about Nigerian English plural forms?

• “Peoples” is never acceptable.

• “Knifes” and “lifes” are rare mistakes.

• “Staffs” can be used to refer to people from different offices.

• “Mouses” is the plural of computer mice in British English.

In Nigerian English, the sentence "That girl is too fine!" most likely means

• She is too elegant for the party.

• She is very beautiful.

• She needs to dress less nicely.

• She looks tired.

Which of the following is an example of a mass noun incorrectly pluralized in Nigerian English?

• Childs

• Furnitures

• Knifes

• Leafs

Which of the following is a verbless sentence common in Nigerian English?

• “I am fine.”

• “How are you?”

• “How body?”

• “Where are you going?”

The phrase “It is well” originated from:

• Nigerian proverbs

• Shakespearean English

• British colonial slang

• The Bible and Christian influence

What is one advantage of using Nigerian English in politics?

• It increases formality in international diplomacy

• It replaces all indigenous languages

• It bridges the gap between leaders and rural populations

• It standardizes foreign accents

A possible future solution to language challenges in Nigeria is:

• Only teaching English in all schools

• Replacing English with French

• Adopting a bilingual policy using English and local languages

• Banning Pidgin English in media

Nigerian English has three main levels: Standard Nigerian English, Popular Nigerian English, and Nigerian (a)   .