Endangered Languages of Sri Lanka

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Which of the following is an endangered language spoken in Sri Lanka?

  1. Sinhala

  2. Tamil

  3. Vedda

  4. Burgher


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Vedda language is spoken by the Vedda people, an indigenous group in Sri Lanka. It is classified as an endangered language by UNESCO.

What is the estimated number of speakers of the Vedda language?

  1. 1,000

  2. 2,000

  3. 3,000

  4. 4,000


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Vedda language is spoken by approximately 1,000 people in Sri Lanka.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Vedda language?

  1. Tonal system

  2. Polysynthetic morphology

  3. Complex verb system

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vedda language has a tonal system, polysynthetic morphology, and a complex verb system.

What is the main threat to the survival of the Vedda language?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Language shift

  3. Lack of education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Vedda language is threatened by assimilation, language shift, and lack of education.

What is being done to preserve the Vedda language?

  1. Documentation

  2. Language revitalization programs

  3. Education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Efforts are being made to preserve the Vedda language through documentation, language revitalization programs, and education.

Which of the following is another endangered language spoken in Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. Burgher

  4. Malay


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Burgher language is spoken by the Burgher people, a community of mixed European and Sri Lankan descent. It is classified as an endangered language by UNESCO.

What is the estimated number of speakers of the Burgher language?

  1. 10,000

  2. 20,000

  3. 30,000

  4. 40,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Burgher language is spoken by approximately 20,000 people in Sri Lanka.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Burgher language?

  1. Creole language

  2. Lexical borrowing

  3. Simplified grammar

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Burgher language is a creole language with lexical borrowing and simplified grammar.

What is the main threat to the survival of the Burgher language?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Language shift

  3. Lack of education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Burgher language is threatened by assimilation, language shift, and lack of education.

What is being done to preserve the Burgher language?

  1. Documentation

  2. Language revitalization programs

  3. Education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Efforts are being made to preserve the Burgher language through documentation, language revitalization programs, and education.

Which of the following is a third endangered language spoken in Sri Lanka?

  1. Tamil

  2. Sinhala

  3. Malay

  4. Portuguese


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Malay language is spoken by the Malay people, a community of Muslim traders and merchants. It is classified as an endangered language by UNESCO.

What is the estimated number of speakers of the Malay language in Sri Lanka?

  1. 5,000

  2. 10,000

  3. 15,000

  4. 20,000


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Malay language is spoken by approximately 10,000 people in Sri Lanka.

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of the Malay language in Sri Lanka?

  1. Lexical borrowing

  2. Simplified grammar

  3. Creole language

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Malay language in Sri Lanka has lexical borrowing from Sinhala, Tamil, and English.

What is the main threat to the survival of the Malay language in Sri Lanka?

  1. Assimilation

  2. Language shift

  3. Lack of education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Malay language in Sri Lanka is threatened by assimilation, language shift, and lack of education.

What is being done to preserve the Malay language in Sri Lanka?

  1. Documentation

  2. Language revitalization programs

  3. Education

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Efforts are being made to preserve the Malay language in Sri Lanka through documentation, language revitalization programs, and education.

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