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10th Class English Chapter 3 TestUNIT 3: DIGITAL GLOBALISATION TRANSFORMING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

30 marks · 40 minutes · 21 questions. Covers: UNIT 3: DIGITAL GLOBALISATION TRANSFORMING THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE.

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10th Class English Chapter 3 Test

10th Class · English · Punjab (PTB)

Name: ____________Roll No: ________Class/Section: ________Date: ________Total marks: 30Time: 40 minutes

Q1. Multiple choice questions (Attempt all · 10 × 1 = 10)

  1. We walked along the beach at sunset. The underlined phrase is a/an:

    1. Adjectival Phrase

    2. Prepositional Phrase

    3. Adverbial Phrase

    4. Noun Phrase

  2. English spreads across borders through digital platforms. The underlined phrase is a:

    1. Prepositional phrase

    2. Gerund phrase

    3. Infinitive phrase

    4. Clause

  3. Constantly means:

    1. Occasionally

    2. Continuously

    3. Rarely

    4. Never

  4. Additionally, abbreviations such as “LOL” and “BTW”:

    1. Long stories

    2. Difficult words

    3. New inventions

    4. Shortened forms of words

  5. The word cultures means:

    1. Customs

    2. Machines

    3. Tools

    4. Weapons

  6. Digital globalisation has impacted the English language:

    1. Changed

    2. Kept

    3. Fixed

    4. Maintained

  7. The word everyday means:

    1. Special

    2. Daily

    3. Rare

    4. Occasional

  8. Pronunciation and intonation are being shaped by global media:

    1. Spelling

    2. Speed of writing

    3. The rise and fall of the voice in speaking

    4. Grammar rules

  9. The word punctuation means:

    1. Letters

    2. Marks like . , !

    3. Numbers

    4. Words

  10. Loss of regional accents. The underlined phrase is a/an:

    1. Adjective phrase

    2. Prepositional phrase

    3. Infinitive phrase

    4. Gerund phrase

Q2. Short questions (Attempt any 6 of 8 · 6 × 2 = 12)

  1. What do you think the phrase digital globalisation means?

  2. What is digital globalisation, and how is it connected to the English language?

  3. How does English balance global reach and cultural identity?

  4. How does the dominance of English on digital platforms create both opportunities and challenges for speakers of local languages?

  5. How does digital globalisation make English more inclusive?

  6. What concerns does the author raise about the dominance of English on digital platforms?

  7. What role do social media platforms play in changing English?

  8. What is code-switching?

Q3. Long questions (Attempt any 2 of 3 · 2 × 4 = 8)

  1. (Singaporean English), showcasing the linguistic flexibility digital globalisation has encouraged. Grammar, too, has not been left untouched. While traditional grammar rules still apply in formal writing, the rise of texting, tweeting, and chatting has created a more relaxed approach to sentence structure and punctuation. On platforms like Twitter, where characters are limited, users often omit articles, punctuation, and even capitalization to save space. For instance, a sentence like “I am going to the store” might be shortened to “goin 2 store.” While some see this as a decline in language standards, others argue that it reflects a creative adaptation to new communication tools.

  2. In the 21st century, the world has witnessed a rapid expansion of digital technologies and global connectivity. This phenomenon, often referred to as digital globalisation, has not only transformed economies and cultures but also left a significant mark on languages, most notably, English. Once the language of a few nations, English has become the dominant medium of digital communication, education, entertainment, and commerce. However, as English spreads across borders through digital platforms, it evolves in fascinating and sometimes controversial ways. Here, we will try to explore how digital globalisation has impacted the English language by altering its vocabulary, grammar, communication style, and cultural identity.

  3. One of the most obvious effects of digital globalisation on English is the explosion of new vocabulary. The internet has given rise to hundreds of neologisms, newly coined words, that are now commonly used in everyday communication. Words like "hashtag," "selfie," "unfriend," and "meme" were either invented or popularized through social media platforms. Additionally, abbreviations such as "LOL" (laugh out loud), "BTW" (by the way), and "DM" (direct message) have become an integral part of digital language. These terms, born out of the need for speed and efficiency, reflect how the English language is constantly adapting to fit modern communication needs. Another major shift involves the blending of English with other languages and local expressions.