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English is one of Singapore's four official languages and the main language of administration.

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Is it true that English is one of Singapore's four official languages and the main language of administration?

Yes. One reference work states that Singapore has four official languages and that English is the language of administration, while several other sources confirm English is one of Singapore's official languages and its de facto working language.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 7 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 7
English language
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English language. (n.d.). en.wikipedia.org. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/English_language

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Language and Language Policy in Singapore.
1985
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III, B. W. H. (1985). Language and Language Policy in Singapore.. eric.ed.gov. https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ312854

Governing Singapore
2020
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Vasil, R. (2020). Governing Singapore. play.google.com. https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=5J_5DwAAQBAJ&source=gbs_api

A Handbook of Varieties of English
2004
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Schneider, E. W. & Kortmann, B. (2004). A Handbook of Varieties of English. books.google.com. http://books.google.com/books?id=pIt5AAAAIAAJ&dq=English+is+one+of+Singapore%27s+four+official+languages+and+the+main+language+of+administration.&hl=&as_pt=BOOKS&source=gbs_api

An Introduction to Sociolinguistics
2009
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Wardhaugh, R. (2009). An Introduction to Sociolinguistics. books.google.com. http://books.google.com/books?id=JELvevZ1q5UC&dq=English+is+one+of+Singapore%27s+four+official+languages+and+the+main+language+of+administration.&hl=&as_pt=BOOKS&source=gbs_api

Enacting English Language Ownership in the Outer Circle: A Study of Singaporean Indians' Orientations to English Norms
2008
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Rani, R., Lee, M. S., Lubna, A., & D., B. W. (2008). Enacting English Language Ownership in the Outer Circle: A Study of Singaporean Indians' Orientations to English Norms. eric.ed.gov. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-971X.2008.00535.x

Repositioning Singlish in Singapore's Language-in-Education Policies
2021
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Fifer, S. M. & Geraldine, K. (2021). Repositioning Singlish in Singapore's Language-in-Education Policies. eric.ed.gov. https://doi.org/10.1080/02188791.2021.1997710

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