Exercise (1)

English-speaking World

I. Fill in the blanks:

1- There are six large countries with a majority of native English speakers that

are sometimes grouped under the term Anglosphere and they are: ---------------
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2- Mention three countries in which English is spoken as the official language----

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3- Another term used to describe how English is a lingua franca is -----------------

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4- ------------------------ is the only Islamic country in which English is an official

language.
II. Answer the following questions

1. What is the largest English-speaking country all over the world? What
are the countries where English is the official English?
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2. What are the major varieties and sub-varieties of English?
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 3. Why is English regarded as a global language? ( mention 3 points)
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Write short notes on the following:

1. English as a Lingua franca

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2. The major varieties of English

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3. Linguistic imperialism
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