EN 10 Analysis of “The King’s English and I” by Carla Montemayor

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1. Match each kind of English with the country where it is spoken:

__ a. Deep South English A. Australia E. Singapore
__ b. English English B. England F. South Africa
__ c. Ilocano English C. Japan G. United States
__ d. Japanese English D. Philippines
__ e. Singlese

2. Differences in English language use: Fill in the boxes with examples of language use or an explanation.

“Verbose politesse” among the British Equivalent in the Philippines

Thank you very much indeed. / Thank you ever so much.

Splendid! Fantastic! Brilliant!

Please turn / switch on the light.

What is meant then by “verbose politesse” in reference to British English?

3. More differences in English language use: Fill in the boxes with examples of language use or an explanation.

British English In the Philippines British English In the Philippines

Tin opener Tea in the evening
Trash can Lunch
Fries Pre-paid “loading”
Diced tomatoes in tomato Concession ticket
juice
Eggplants Maths
Zucchinis Disoriented
Digestives Phlegmatic (a flattering
adjective)
What non-linguistic behavior distinguishes the use of exclamations in the Philippines and its use in Britain?

4.
MAIN IDEA:

SUPPORTING IDEA 1: SUPPORTING IDEA 2: SUPPORTING IDEA 3: