The rising importance of English as a global second language has been due to the
A) use of English in former British colonies.
B) importance of the United States in world affairs and business.
C) popularity of American universities overseas.
D) Both A and B
E) All of these

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The use of English in former British colonies contributed to the spread of the language, while the importance of the United States in world affairs and business further strengthened its position. Therefore, both A and B are contributing factors to the rising importance of English as a global second language. The popularity of American universities overseas may have some influence, but it is not as significant as the historical and economic factors mentioned above. Therefore, E is incorrect.

The Rising Importance of English as a Global Second Language