During 16th century, 5 to 7 million people were believed
to speak English as a native language. Due to the
colonization of America and other continents, there was
a huge expansion in English speakers, either as a native
or as a second language, for the 21st century is believed
to hold 450 million English speakers. Having said that,
match the second column by using the information
provided in the first one, then check the correct answer.
( A ) ENGLISH IN AMERICA
( B ) ENGLISH IN CANADA
(C) ENGLISH IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND
( D ) ENGLISH IN SOUTH ASIA
( )The spread of English was the consequence of
colonies established by New Englanders, who
were loyal to Britain, in the 18th century.
( ) Its English was imported from the language of
other Europeans settlers, who were speakers of
French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Dutch.
( ) At the same time, during the 18th century, settlers
arrived from England, Scotland and Ireland
adding dialects to the mixture.
( ) British settlers adopted local words from aboriginal
languages to describe cultural objects and specific
practices.
( ) Successful settlements at Chesapeake Bay, which
were named as Jamestown and Virginia by the
colonists, and also a settlement in Massachusetts
named Plymouth by the Puritans, who arrived on
the Mayflower, were important steps for the
spread of English.
( ) The influx of English speakers resulted in a
dramatic decline of the Maori language.
( ) When heard, it is similar to American English
and, when spelled, it follows British conventions.
( ) Its English origins lie in Britain, for it was
established as language in India, Singapore and
Hong Kong.
( ) It is spoken by over 22 million people in Pakistan,
Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka as a
second language.