Phonetics
Is Australian English generally rhotic or non-rhotic?
It is non-rhotic
This variety often treats collective nouns like "team" or "staff" as singular.
American English
"Don't walk in the slush without your ___!" (Canadians might call them this instead of 'sneakers' or 'gym shoes').
Runners
What does the British word "ta" mean?
Thank you
What is a common nickname for New Zealanders that reflects their accent?
Kiwi
In this variety, it's common to use the construction "be done something," in the meaning of "have/has finished something" as in the sentence "I am done my homework."
Canadian English
If a Kiwi says, "Grab the chilly bin and some lollies for the bach," what are they referring to? a) A warm coat and tools for the garage b) A cooler for drinks and candy for the holiday home c) A fireplace and books for the library
b) A cooler for drinks and candy for the holiday home?
What does the Canadian word "double-double" mean?
Coffee with 2 creams+2 sugars
How would a Canadian English speaker typically pronounce the word "about"?
"aboot"
In this variety, a universal question tag like "isn't it?" is used regardless of the main clause's subject or tense, e.g.: They finished their work, isn't it?
Kenyan English
Translate this Nigerian English sentence into Standard American English: "I will flash you later, and we can launch the project next tomorrow."
I will give you a missed call later, and we can start the project the day after tomorrow?
What does the phrase "I demand John money" mean in Ugandan English?
John owes me money
In which variety the extra raising of the tongue is a hallmark? (For example, in the word 'out' the 'ou' sound is produced higher in the mouth than standard American or British varieties)
Canadian English
This variety often uses a "but" clause at the end of a sentence to soften it, e.g., "That was a good movie, but."
New Zealand English
In Ugandan English, the phrase "to eat money" and the term "facilitation" have specific financial meanings. Explain what "facilitation" typically refers to.
Facilitation - a payment for attending a meeting or event, covering expenses and providing compensation
What does the phrase "My brother's something else" mean in Cockney?
My brother is incredible
The described variety of English is more syllable-timed than stress-timed, giving it a distinct rhythmic quality. It also features the substitution of the dental fricatives /θ/ and /ð/ with /t/ and /d/ respectively. Which country's English is defined by these key phonetic characteristics?
Nigeria
In which variety of English is it a standard grammatical feature to frequently use the progressive form with stative verbs (e.g., "I am hearing you," "Are you understanding?")?
Nigerian English
What country is called “Aotearoa” and where is it called that way?
Aotearoa – Māori name for New Zealand
In British slang, if someone says "Tits Up”, what does they mean?
a situation or plan that has gone horribly wrong or failed miserably