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High Frequency Errors In Spoken Indian EnglishSet 1

1Friend invites you: "Wanna grab a coffee?" You say:

2What is one way to show respect for different cultures while talking?

3Nearly comparable to writing of native English-speaking peers in clarity and precision with occasional exceptions

4Learner corpora are electronic collections of language data produced by .....

5What is a potential pitfall for natural speakers of a global language?

6What would improve intercultural understanding in this case?

7What do you say after someone says "Thank you" ?

8Contrastive analysis compares two or more languages in order to:

9No Speak English:Why does Mamacita get upset when her baby boy starts speaking English?

10What does the 'developmental path of pragmatics' refer to?

11In India, it is considered rude to finish all the food on the plate.

12When one language is dominated in the group, what could happen to the person who can't speak it?

13Can I talk to Sam, please?

14What kind of speech do students need to get used to in Practical English?

15If you have an accent, you cannot do well on the IELTS Speaking section.

16To be polite you must ..... to people

17What should you do if the person you're trying to talk to doesn't seem interested?

18You are in a restaurant and want to pay. What do you say?

19Would you like some sausages? Choose the best reply.

20How do you respond when someone asks you 'How are you?'

21What is the main theme of Shaw's essay?

22Systematic errors are

23What is the polite way to accept a compliment?

24What should you say if someone speak too fast?

25May I borrow the book, please?

26What does Shaw call English spoken incorrectly but effectively communicative?

27Why does the text suggest that schools should offer a "Mother Tongue Day"?

28Which of the following would most likely be colloquial or vernacular?

29There are many difficulties an individual may face in understanding a talk, lecture or conversation in a second language.

30A smattering of French would help in:

31Your classmate is struggling with a project. What should you say?

32"Nice to meet you." The correct response is .....

33"I don't know where there is no other mouse. I remember a lady used to give 'em to me ..... ever' one she got. But that lady ain't here." This quotation displays Lennie's .....

34What word (s) is an example of dialect in this sentence?I reckoned if she knew the truth, she wouldn't have taken the job.

35Everyday spoken language

36In conversation with an Indian colleague, it is generally inappropriate to ask about his or her:

37Which of the following best illustrates L1 interference in pronunciation?

38What proves that Mr. Gessler was not an English man?

39What are some challenges faced by English language learners?

40Situation:You want to leave a party early. What do you say?

41What is an example of a good topic for small talk?

42You need to pass between two people.

43Which is the American style for 11:30?

44Ordinary language, the vernacular

45Language barrier among minorities arises when:

46In early conversation with a new classmate, which follow-up is suitable after exchanging names?

47Bon, je dois y aller.

48According to the notes, colloquialisms can generally be understood across age and socioeconomic barriers as long as speakers are from which context?

49During a discussion, which following expression is the best one to use to interrupt someone who is speaking?

50What is the main feature of the English spoken throughout South Asia?

51What is the first thing you do when you introduce yourself.

52What do you say when you must interrupt someone?

53This Basic Spoken English program gives you these opportunities except:

54..... are often reluctant to speak English, ostensibly, according to explanations offered, because they fear making linguistic errors.

55What is "colloquial" language?

56You Should End The Conversation When Someone Says, "Good bye"

57Choose informal English:

58Some learners reply by saying 'never mind' when someone thanks them. This is an error of pragmatic transfer.

59You meet your teacher at 7.45 p.m. What will you say?

60Complaints about "loud" guests should be handled by:

61What is a typical interference from the mother tongue in learning pronunciation?