The impact of modern technology on the English language

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What does FYI stand for?
- For your individual
- Find your icecream
- For your information
- Fake your I.D.

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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.

The Impact Of Modern Technology On The English Language - Quiz

2.

What does this emoticon stand for? O:-)
- Happy
- Angel
- Blessed
- Butterfly
- Elvis
Correct Answer

A. 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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3.

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

A. Yes
A. 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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4.

How much impact does technology have on your life?
- constant use
- Daily use
- Weekly use
- Monthly use
- Not very much at all
Correct Answer(s)

A. constant use
A. Daily use
A. Weekly use
A. Monthly use
A. Not very much at all
5.

What do you understand under the word "Infobahn" ?
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

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What does this emoticon stand for? O:-)

Do you communicate through text messaging or online chatting?

How much impact does technology have on your life?

What do you understand under the word "Infobahn" ?

“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?