In countries where English is a nonnative language, the major model for both writing and speech have generally been the standard varieties of British and American English. The choice between them has depended on various factors: whether the country was formerly a British or American colony; its proximity to Britain or America; which of the two had most influenced its economic, cultural, or scientific development; and the current commercial or political relations. In some countries both British and American varieties are taught, sometimes in different institutions, sometimes in the same institution. The situation has been changing in those countries where English is the second language, used extensively for intranational purposes in the absence of a commonly accepted language for communication. In countries such as India and Nigeria indigenously educated varieties are becoming institutionalized and are gaining social acceptability.

MCQ: 788

Practice

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