The Rising Importance of English as a Global Second Language

question 23

Multiple Choice

The rising importance of English as a global second language has been due to the

• A) use of English in former British colonies.
• B) importance of the United States in world affairs and business.
• C) popularity of American universities overseas.
• D) use of English in former British colonies and the importance of the United States in world affairs and business.
• E) All of these

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