During 16^th century, 5 to 7 million people were believed to speak English as a native language. Due to the colonization of America and other continents, there was a huge expansion in English speakers, either as a native or as a second language, for the 21^st century is believed to hold 450 million English speakers. Having said that, match the second column by using the information provided in the first one, then check the correct answer.
( A ) ENGLISH IN AMERICA ( B ) ENGLISH IN CANADA (C) ENGLISH IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND ( D ) ENGLISH IN SOUTH ASIA
( )The spread of English was the consequence of colonies established by New Englanders, who were loyal to Britain, in the 18^th century.
( ) Its English was imported from the language of other Europeans settlers, who were speakers of French, Spanish, Portuguese, German and Dutch. ( ) At the same time, during the 18^th century, settlers arrived from England, Scotland and Ireland adding dialects to the mixture. ( ) British settlers adopted local words from aboriginal languages to describe cultural objects and specific practices. ( ) Successful settlements at Chesapeake Bay, which were named as Jamestown and Virginia by the colonists, and also a settlement in Massachusetts named Plymouth by the Puritans, who arrived on the Mayflower, were important steps for the spread of English. ( ) The influx of English speakers resulted in a dramatic decline of the Maori language. ( ) When heard, it is similar to American English and, when spelled, it follows British conventions. ( ) Its English origins lie in Britain, for it was established as language in India, Singapore and Hong Kong. ( ) It is spoken by over 22 million people in Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka as a second language.