Singaporean English
Is Singaporean English accent rhotic?
No, it isn't. It is non-rhotic
A blend of Chinese and English is called Childish. True or false?
False
Is English an official language in India?
Yes, it is
Are in Singlish many "parasite" words that are borrowed from local languages and dialects?
Yes, they are
Is Singaporean English accent syllable-timed?
Yes, it is
Cantonese and Mandarin are forms of Chinese. True or False?
True
Do Indian official organizations tend to use British or American English spelling?
British
In Chinglish they don't know the difference between [v] and [w]. True or false?
True
Are many complex rules greatly simplified in Singlish?
Yes, they are
Words from which chain sound identical in Chinglish: a) boy - bow - ball b) fair - fail - fell c) power - powder - ponder
b
Which sound ([v] or [w]) do Indians prefer more?
They don't make any difference
What do you remember about aspiration of [p], [t], [k] in initial word position in Indian English?
They are unaspirated
Does Singaporean English accent have glottalisation at final consonants?
No, it doesn't. It has glottalisation at initial consonants
Which of these is true about Chinglish grammar: a) They have null-subject/object utterances b) They don't have predicates c) The don't have grammar
a
Entertainment in Indian English is A) pleasure time B) timepass C) passtime
Timepass
The rhythm of both English and Chinese is syllable-based. True or false?
False. Only Chinese
When was Singlish originated?
1973
Which of these is Chinglish? a) [aɪ-ka:n-tɪ-v(ə)-nɪ-mæ-dʒɪ-nɪ(t)] b) [aɪ-ka:n-tə-ɪ-v(ə)n-ɪ-mæ-dʒɪn-ɪ-tə]
b
Do you remember the meaning of Indian "Eve-teasing"?
Women harassment
The use of what tense is very common in India?
Progressive forms