A. A group of cities that speak English as their third language
B. A group of cities that speak English as their second language
C. A group of countries that speak English as their second language
D. A group of countries that speak English as their third language
Explanation
In Kachru's model of World Englishes, the "outer circle" refers to a group of countries where English is used as a second language, typically as a legacy of colonization.
These countries include nations like India, Nigeria, and Singapore, where English has official status and is used as a medium of instruction, administration, and communication alongside indigenous languages.
