The Impact Of Modern Technology On The English Language

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How much influence does technology have on our modern English language? The data gotten from this quiz will be used in an Extended Essay for the IB Diploma. Please answer correctly and seriously.

Questions and Answers

1.

How much impact does technology have on your life?
- A.
  
  constant use
- B.
  
  Daily use
- C.
  
  Weekly use
- D.
  
  Monthly use
- E.
  
  Not very much at all
Correct Answer(s)
A. constant use
B. Daily use
C. Weekly use
D. Monthly use
E. Not very much at all
2.

Do you communicate through text messaging or online chatting?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer(s)
A. Yes
B. No

Explanation
This question is asking whether the person communicates through text messaging or online chatting. The answer "Yes" indicates that the person does communicate through text messaging or online chatting, while the answer "No" indicates that the person does not communicate through these methods.

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3.

What do you understand under the word "Infobahn" ?
4.

What does FYI stand for?
- A.
  
  For your individual
- B.
  
  Find your icecream
- C.
  
  For your information
- D.
  
  Fake your I.D.
Correct Answer
C. For your information

Explanation
FYI stands for "for your information". It is commonly used in written communication to provide information or bring attention to something that the recipient may find useful or important. It is a polite way to share information without assuming prior knowledge on the part of the recipient.

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5.

What does this emoticon stand for? O:-)
- A.
  
  Happy
- B.
  
  Angel
- C.
  
  Blessed
- D.
  
  Butterfly
- E.
  
  Elvis
Correct Answer
B. Angel

Explanation
The emoticon O:-) stands for an angel. The "O" represents a halo above the head, while the "-" represents a straight line for the face, and the ":" represents the eyes. The ")" represents a smiling mouth. Together, these symbols create an image of an angelic figure.

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6.

“The kinds of spelling used in text messaging and other new ICT text forms aren't new but draw upon a tradition of vernacular spelling which we have always experienced but have seldom framed, least of all as a curriculum focus in school English.”Do you agree with this statement? Why?
7.

Do you regularly use abbreviations in speech?
8.

On what aspects of English language does technology have an impact on?

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The Impact Of Modern Technology On The English Language

How much impact does technology have on your life?

Do you communicate through text messaging or online chatting?

What do you understand under the word "Infobahn" ?

What does FYI stand for?

What does this emoticon stand for? O:-)

“The kinds of spelling used in text messaging and other new ICT text forms aren't new but draw upon a tradition of vernacular spelling which we have always experienced but have seldom framed, least of all as a curriculum focus in school English.”Do you agree with this statement? Why?

Do you regularly use abbreviations in speech?

On what aspects of English language does technology have an impact on?