Indian English Expressions

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Instructions: Explore the unique vocabulary and phrases found in Indian English!

1.
In Indian English, what does 'prepone' mean?
A
To prepare
B
To move an event to an earlier time
C
To cancel
D
To postpone
2.
What does 'doing the needful' mean in Indian English?
A
Being needy
B
Asking for help
C
Sewing clothes
D
Doing what is necessary or required
3.
In India, what does 'lakh' refer to?
A
A type of fabric
B
Good luck
C
A lake
D
One hundred thousand (100,000)
4.
What is a 'crore' in Indian English?
A
A central area
B
Ten million (10,000,000)
C
A type of musical instrument
D
A court of law
5.
In Indian English, what does it mean to 'revert back'?
A
To reply or respond
B
To go backwards
C
To return to an old habit
D
To reverse a decision
6.
What does 'timepass' mean in Indian English?
A
A bus pass
B
A deadline
C
An activity done to pass the time
D
Being on time
7.
In India, what is a 'godown'?
A
A decline in prices
B
A depression
C
An elevator
D
A warehouse or storage facility
8.
What does 'dabba' mean in Indian English?
A
A lunchbox or container
B
A type of bread
C
A small car
D
A dance
9.
In Indian English, what is an 'Eve teaser'?
A
A morning TV show
B
A hairstylist
C
A type of flower
D
A man who harasses women in public
10.
What does 'mugging up' mean in Indian English?
A
Drinking from a mug
B
Robbing someone
C
Memorizing by rote learning
D
Making funny faces
11.
In India, what is a 'challan'?
A
A greeting
B
A type of bread
C
A challenge
D
A fine or official receipt
12.
What does 'jugaad' mean in Indian English?
A
A type of juice
B
A judge's decision
C
A musical instrument
D
A creative or improvised solution
13.
In Indian English, what does 'out of station' mean?
A
Out of town or away from home
B
Left the office
C
Radio signal lost
D
Lost at a train station
14.
What is a 'pucca' house in Indian English?
A
A temporary shelter
B
A haunted house
C
A small house
D
A permanent, well-built structure
15.
In Indian English, what does 'kindly adjust' typically mean?
A
Fix the settings
B
Please make room or accommodate
C
Modify the bill
D
Change your attitude

Answer Key

Question 1

B. To move an event to an earlier time

Question 2

D. Doing what is necessary or required

Question 3

D. One hundred thousand (100,000)

Question 4

B. Ten million (10,000,000)

Question 5

A. To reply or respond

Question 6

C. An activity done to pass the time

Question 7

D. A warehouse or storage facility

Question 8

A. A lunchbox or container

Question 9

D. A man who harasses women in public

Question 10

C. Memorizing by rote learning

Question 11

D. A fine or official receipt

Question 12

D. A creative or improvised solution

Question 13

A. Out of town or away from home

Question 14

D. A permanent, well-built structure

Question 15

B. Please make room or accommodate

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