Varieties of English spoken and written in many countries around the world are described as?

• A. World Englishes
• B. Metalanguage
• C. Extensive reading
• D. Echo

Answer: (A)

World Englishes is the term for the diverse varieties of English that exist around the world, reflecting local cultures, histories, and uses. It recognizes that English isn’t a single standard but a family of forms—like Indian English, Nigerian English, or Singaporean English—each with its own pronunciation, vocabulary, and usage that are accepted in its community. These varieties appear in both spoken and written forms and show how English adapts to different contexts and norms worldwide. The other terms don’t describe this global diversity: metalanguage is language about language, extensive reading is a study approach, and echo isn’t relevant here.