What is the reaction of experts to this new English evolution? (Passage 1)
Answer the questions based on the following passage.
Passage 1
‘CU ltr’ If you are able to decipher this you will probably
read ‘see you later’ in simple English. The growing trend of
text messaging on our emails and cell communications has
rung death knell for pure English. This reformed English has
(5) done away with all spellings and grammatical fundamentals.
The racing world wants instant communication which this
new reformed English caters to and the whole world has
lapped it up.
We can hardly visualize the visages of rectified spellings,
(10) adorning punctuation or polished grammar in our
communication messages. This amended look of English
has taken the instant chatter boxes within its stride. People
have lost any regard for commas, full stops, and sentence
or word formation. The verbal pronunciation of words has
(15) been modified along with the sentence which seems to be
interpreted in ‘Morse code’. This short cut communication is
easy for the new zazzy genre but it’s difficult for the oldies to
decode because it seems to be Latin or Greek for them.
The slangs like plz, b’coz, axxident are difficult to associate
(20) with. This informal non standard vocabulary comprising
typically of coinages, arbitrarily changed words and extravagant
and facetious figures of speech is not acceptable to the
masters of English. Probably they feel this is the distortion of
piousness of the subject. The well-read people don’t feel
(25) elated if they have to use this short hand language, as they
are comfortable with the originality of the language. But
people with minimal English writing or verbal skills feel this
to be a vital transition. Their motive is to pass their message
irrespective of grammatical décor. They feel indulgence in
(30) grammar checks as a waste of time. They ridicule the ones
who try to be careful. The respectable English has lost its
facet in the deal. The escapists who write English devoid
of all ornamentation want to pass off their typing errors
unnoticed by saying: this is the new English. These champions
(35) of free style English smartly outdo the real English masters
as outdated, because they are short of knowledge in slangs.
It’s true that spoken English is less formal and free of
grammatical check than one used in written correspondence
but it should not outdo the originality of the language. The
(40) conventions, softness and systematic style of the language
should not be laxed. This growing trend should be
immediately controlled otherwise the resumes would soon
be peppered with this S.M.S language too. So, abbreviative
style should no more hamper someone’s creativity in writing
(45) skills.
Passage 2
The British rule benefited Indians in only one way that the
Indians got a sound intro to the most prestigious language
of the world ‘English’. Many Indians today have mastered it
and won international acclaim for their creative literature.
(5) Globally, writers like ‘Arundhati Roy’ sold hundreds of
thousands of copies of her book. English has intensified the
prestige of many Indians like Shekhar Kapur. His English film
‘Elizabeth’ got many Oscar nominations.
English has helped us interact with foreigners during our
(10) commercial transactions. Our ambassadors, business
entrepreneurs, trade managers, all have attained proficiency
in this language and earned repute in their field of work.
English, being the primary for all international communication,
has become too vital for inter state commerce.
(15) Even the people across the country who were tied with their
regional languages and felt short of words to interact with
their countrymen have triumphed English and have
enhanced their communication ability. Parliament too has
acknowledged English as the official language, along with
(20) Hindi our national language. Every institution insists on
polishing it as one does one’s mother tongue.
The will to learn English today is nurtured from the primary
classes itself. There has been an outburst of demand to set
up English medium schools in remote areas also. A language
(25) is deterred if it poses threat to a regional language but not
so with English. Indian languages are dwelling in their own
domains as many use them for communication. English is
like a historical legacy or increment to our own languages.
English can open our door to the world as we can interact
(30) with the people globally if we have a command on English.
We are able to merge with the rest of the world.
English is the medium which can broaden our horizons of
knowledge and experience. Our view point can be put forth
to the foreigners and we can confidently debate our point of
(35) view. Many Indian spiritual gurus have foreign followers
because with English they have expressed their ideas which
have won many a foreign heart. Our culture and spirituality
which earlier remained in bounds has gained an international
identity.
(40) Spoken English is not restricted to accent and pronunciation.
It is mainly based on sharing experiences. So despite various
verbal styles the originality stands. Though verbal speech
differs globally, the standard written style is uniform.