How can the standard variety serve as a source of language change?

By originating new vocabulary/shifts in usage that spread to other dialects

Does standardization completely prevent language change?

No, it can only slow down the rate of change

What is the purpose of codification in language standardization?

To establish rules and guidelines for grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation,

How can the standard variety influence language change in non-standard dialects?

By spreading linguistic features associated with the standard variety

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What is the main goal of language standardization in sociolinguistics?

To establish a single, uniform variety of a language as the standard

What may happen to the standard variety as languages evolve?

It is updated to reflect changes in the language

Which factor often influences the selection of a standard variety?

The dialect spoken by the elite

What is the relationship between standardization and linguistic diversity?

ST can marginalize non-standard dialects but not necessarily eliminate them

Which of the following is a potential positive consequence of language standardization?

Facilitating social and economic integration

Which of the following statements about language standardization is true?

It can contribute to the stigmatization of non-standard forms and speakers

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1
How can the standard variety serve as a source of language change?
By adopting new words and usages from non-standard dialects
By creating new dialects within the speech community
By originating new vocabulary/shifts in usage that spread to other dialects
By introducing new grammar rules that conflict with existing ones
2
Does standardization completely prevent language change?
Yes, it stops all changes within a language
No, it has no impact on language change
Yes, it accelerates language change
No, it can only slow down the rate of change
3
What is the purpose of codification in language standardization?
To establish rules and guidelines for grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation,
To ensure the standard variety is spoken by everyone
To promote non-standard dialects
To choose the dialect that will become the standard
4
a standard language is not a clearly demarcated variety which can be objectively determined
False
True
5
How can the standard variety influence language change in non-standard dialects?
By promoting linguistic diversity within the speech community
By spreading linguistic features associated with the standard variety
By discouraging speakers from using non-standard dialects
By eliminating non-standard dialects
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How do language varieties stay in shape?
By lifting weights with punctuation marks
By running through dictionaries
By doing grammar push-ups
By practicing pronunciation yoga
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What do you call a well-behaved variety of English?
Standard English
Polite English
Obedient English
Mannered English
9
What is the main goal of language standardization in sociolinguistics?
To preserve linguistic diversity
To promote regional dialects
To establish a single, uniform variety of a language as the standard
To create new dialects
10
what term is used to describe non-standard language varieties that have not undergone the process of standardization?
Pidgin
Jargon
Slang
Vernacular
11
language is legitimate /fixed system which can be objectively described and regard dialects as deviations from this norm
False
True
12
What may happen to the standard variety as languages evolve?
It becomes a separate language from its original form
It is updated to reflect changes in the language
It remains unchanged over time
It loses its prestige
13
Which of these components is NOT part of the language standardization process?
Fragmentation
Implementation
Codification
Selection
14
In which social institutions is the standardized language typically implemented?
Media organizations
All of the above
Government offices
Schools
15
Which of the following is NOT a standard variety of English?
Standard Pirate English
Standard British English
Standard Australian English
Standard American English
16
Which factor often influences the selection of a standard variety?
The dialect spoken by the elite
The dialect that changes the most rapidly
The dialect with the most loanwords
The dialect with the smallest number of speakers
17
What is the relationship between standardization and linguistic diversity?
Standardization always leads to the extinction of non-standard dialects
ST preserves linguistic diversity by promoting non-standard dialects
ST can marginalize non-standard dialects but not necessarily eliminate them
Standardization has no impact on linguistic diversity
18
What are some potential negative consequences of language standardization?
Loss of linguistic diversity
All of the above
Stigmatization of non-standard forms
Marginalization of non-standard dialects and their speakers
19
Which of the following is a potential positive consequence of language standardization?
Encouraging the use of informal language in all contexts
None of the above
Facilitating social and economic integration
Increasing the number of dialects in a speech community
20
Which of the following statements about language standardization is true?
It ensures that everyone speaks the standard variety without any variation
It always leads to the extinction of non-standard dialects
It can contribute to the stigmatization of non-standard forms and speakers
It promotes the usage of informal language in all contexts

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