African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is

English used by many Black people in certain northern U.S. cities.

What does Speech Act Theory explore?

How utterances function as actions.

The difference between register and genre is that:

Genre is more about text types while register relates to social contexts.

A speech community is:

A group of people who use the same language and follow shared rules

A dialect continuum refers to:

A range of dialects spoken across a geographically continuous area

What is multilingualism?

The ability to use two or more languages

In sociolinguistics, variation in linguistic performance can indicate:

Who we are and where we're from

According to the Whorfian Hypothesis, what does the structure of a language affect?

The structure of a language affects its speakers' worldview

A simplified language for practical communication

Regional or social variants of a language

What is an abbreviation in E-Discourse?

Using "lol" for "laughing out loud."

Changing between two or more languages within a conversation.

What does identity refer to in sociolinguistics?

More about the different roles we have in life

An example of formal language style is

“What do you intend to do, your majesty?”

How do language and society influence each other according to sociolinguists?

Influence each other bi-directionally

Language standardization involves:

Making a language follow a set of norms.

The concept of "standard language ideology" suggests that:

There is only one 'correct' form of a language.

Social networks are important in language use because

They influence how we use language through interactions.

What does performance in linguistic terms refer to?

Actual use of language in real-life situations

According to Grice, what does the maxim of quantity require?

Providing the right amount of information.

Give an example of a performative utterance.

Saying "I apologize" to express a regretful action.

What does communicative competence include?

Grammatical correctness and appropriateness of language use

What does pragmatics focus on?

The meaning of utterances in context.

A speech community is characterized by

Shared norms around language use within a group.

What does linguistics focus on?

The rules inside the heads of speakers

Ethnic dialects are more common in

Cities with diverse populations.

A direct word used to express something often harsh.

What is the primary concern of semantics?

The meaning of signs within a language system.

Language associated with specific occupations.

When speaking to different people, such as a boss or a friend, the way we say "hi" can:

Change a lot based on social context

What does William Labov's work highlight?

The role of social factors in linguistic behavior

Communities of practice are characterized by

Fluid boundaries and evolving participation.

What does implicature involve?

Implied meaning that goes beyond the literal words used.

The lowest degree of formality or prestige

Code-switching is often used for:

Clarification to ensure understanding

Can you give an example of a mini speech community?

A family with inside jokes and phrases only they understand.

What does solidarity mean in sociolinguistics?

A sense of connection among people with something in common

What does a dialect continuum refer to?

Varieties of a language that change gradually across a region.

What does coordinate bilingualism involve?

Distinct memories and experiences associated with each language

What does geolect refer to?

A regional dialect in a particular geographic area

Language style is defined as

How formal or informal you speak.

What does descriptive grammar focus on?

Describes how language is actually used in real life

What does the term "vernacular" refer to?

The everyday language someone grows up speaking.

Genres in linguistics refer to:

Linguistic features associated with specific types of text or communication

What do perlocutionary acts refer to?

The effects or actions that result from an utterance.

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African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is
English used by many Black people in certain northern U.S. cities.
A formal version of English taught in schools and universities.
The same as the local white dialects of English.
A dialect spoken exclusively in the Southern United States.
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What does Speech Act Theory explore?
The phonetic properties of speech.
The evolution of languages over time.
How utterances function as actions.
The grammatical structure of sentences.
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The difference between register and genre is that:
Genre is more about text types while register relates to social contexts.
Both terms mean the same thing
Register and genre are not used in language study.
Register is about text types while genre is about social contexts.
4
A speech community is:
A group of people who use different languages and follow different rules
A group of people who use the same language and follow shared rules
Only those who share the same cultural background
People who live in the same city and share common tradition and customs
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A dialect continuum refers to:
Non-mutually intelligible dialects in a region
A mix of different dialects into one standard form.
A single dialect spoken over a large area.
A range of dialects spoken across a geographically continuous area
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What is multilingualism?
The practice of using two languages alternately
Only applicable to individuals, not nations
The ability to use two or more languages
A simplified form of bilingualism
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In sociolinguistics, variation in linguistic performance can indicate:
How many languages a person speaks
The historical development of languages
Who we are and where we're from
The grammatical accuracy of our speech
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Lippi-Green (2012) and Crowley (2003) argue that the idea of a standard language is:
A necessary part of linguistic evolution.
The only way to properly use a language.
A well-defined and fixed concept.
An 'idealized language myth.'
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According to the Whorfian Hypothesis, what does the structure of a language affect?
Language has no influence on thought
The structure of a language affects its speakers' worldview
All languages influence their speakers equally
Cultural norms shape language use
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What is a pidgin?
A simplified language for practical communication
A mix of three or more languages
A fully developed language with native speakers
A regional dialect with complex grammar
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What are dialects?
Variations of a language that are not mutually intelligible
Regional or social variants of a language
A mix of different languages
A standard form of a language
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What can influence the boundary between languages and dialects?
The number of speakers.
Grammatical rules.
Sociopolitical reasons.
The age of the language.
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What is an abbreviation in E-Discourse?
Using "and" instead of "&".
Using "lol" for "laughing out loud."
Speaking in complete sentences.
Writing full phrases without shortening.
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Code-switching is:
Learning a new language as an adult within different context.
A type of bilingualism learned from a childhood.
Changing between two or more languages within a conversation.
Using technical jargon in professional settings.
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What does identity refer to in sociolinguistics?
A fixed category like 'male' or 'female'
More about the different roles we have in life
Unrelated to language use
Only relevant in professional settings
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An example of formal language style is
"Waddya intend doin’ Rex?"
"Hey there, what's up?"
“What do you intend to do, your majesty?”
"Catch you later."
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How do language and society influence each other according to sociolinguists?
Are independent of each other
Have no influence on each other
Influence each other bi-directionally
Only change due to external factors
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Language standardization involves:
Making a language follow a set of norms.
Creating multiple dialects within a language.
Eliminating all regional variations in a language.
Avoiding any formal rules for language use.
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The concept of "standard language ideology" suggests that:
There are multiple correct forms of a language.
Regional dialects are more important than standard forms.
Language should evolve naturally without any norms.
There is only one 'correct' form of a language.
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Social networks are important in language use because
They always prevent language change.
They eliminate linguistic diversity.
They influence how we use language through interactions.
They have no impact on language.
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What does performance in linguistic terms refer to?
Actual use of language in real-life situations
Abstract rules of language
Ideal knowledge of language
Descriptive grammar
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According to Grice, what does the maxim of quantity require?
Ensuring all statements are true.
Avoiding ambiguity in communication.
Maintaining relevance in conversation.
Providing the right amount of information.
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Give an example of a performative utterance.
Stating "The sky is blue."
Asking "What time is it?"
Saying "I apologize" to express a regretful action.
Telling a story about a past event.
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What does communicative competence include?
Only grammatical correctness
Writing skills only
Learning multiple languages
Grammatical correctness and appropriateness of language use
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What is E-Discourse also known as?
Traditional speech.
Netspeak and cyberspeak.
Formal writing.
Academic language.
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What does pragmatics focus on?
The structure of sentences.
The meaning of utterances in context.
The study of the form of words.
The history of languages.
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A speech community is characterized by
Shared norms around language use within a group.
Using the exact same language.
Isolated individuals with no interaction.
Having no linguistic norms.
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What does linguistics focus on?
The cultural aspects of language
The rules inside the heads of speakers
The written form of languages
The history of languages
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Ethnic dialects are more common in
Cities with diverse populations.
Regions with a single dominant culture.
Rural areas with homogeneous populations.
Isolated communities with no outside contact.
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What is dysphemism?
A direct word used to express something often harsh.
A polite way of speaking in order not to make someone embarrassed.
Always used in professional settings.
A form of code-switching in different contexts.
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What is the primary concern of semantics?
The meaning of signs within a language system.
The physical sounds of speech.
The use of language in social contexts.
How language varies across regions.
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Registers are
Forms of written communication only.
Regional dialects in a social group.
Language associated with specific occupations.
Informal speech patterns.
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When speaking to different people, such as a boss or a friend, the way we say "hi" can:
Remain the same regardless of context
Only differ in formal settings
Change a lot based on social context
Be irrelevant to our identity
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What does William Labov's work highlight?
The history of the English language
The role of social factors in linguistic behavior
The cognitive constraints on language use
The grammatical rules of language
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Communities of practice are characterized by
Fixed boundaries and static membership.
Fluid boundaries and evolving participation.
Strict adherence to formal language rules.
A single, unchanging set of practices.
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What does implicature involve?
The physical production of speech sounds.
The direct translation of words.
Implied meaning that goes beyond the literal words used.
The formal rules of syntax.
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What is a basilect?
A mix of multiple dialects
The lowest degree of formality or prestige
The highest form of a dialect
The same as a sociolect
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What are non-standard regional ways of speaking called in France?
Patois.
Accents.
Dialects.
Languages.
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Code-switching is often used for:
Demonstrating poor language ability
Avoiding complex topics
Clarification to ensure understanding
Maintaining formality
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Can you give an example of a mini speech community?
A family with inside jokes and phrases only they understand.
A city with multiple languages spoken.
A classroom with students from different countries.
A professional organization with formal language use.
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What does solidarity mean in sociolinguistics?
Speaking multiple languages
Following prescriptive grammar rules
Using formal language in all situations
A sense of connection among people with something in common
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What does a dialect continuum refer to?
The historical development of a language.
A single dialect spoken uniformly across a large area.
Languages that are completely different from each other.
Varieties of a language that change gradually across a region.
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In Alsace, despite speaking a Germanic dialect, people align with:
A Swiss identity.
A French identity.
An Italian identity.
A German identity.
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What does coordinate bilingualism involve?
Simultaneous acquisition of two languages
Official recognition of multiple languages in a country
Using a mix of two languages in conversation
Distinct memories and experiences associated with each language
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What does geolect refer to?
A regional dialect in a particular geographic area
A mix of different professional languages
Language variation within an ethnic group
A highly prestigious form of language
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An accent refers to:
How you pronounce words.
A mix of multiple languages.
The standard form of a language.
The grammar and vocabulary differences in a language.
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Language style is defined as
The standard grammar rules of a language.
The regional variation of a language.
A written form of communication.
How formal or informal you speak.
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What does descriptive grammar focus on?
Describes how language is actually used in real life
Focuses on formal language rules
Is less important than prescriptive grammar
Tells us how language 'should' be used
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What does the term "vernacular" refer to?
The official language of a country.
The formal written tradition of a language in a society.
A language spoken by a specific ethnic group and community.
The everyday language someone grows up speaking.
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Genres in linguistics refer to:
Only formal writing styles associated with specific occupations.
Variations of regional dialects.
The spoken form of a language associated with specific occupations.
Linguistic features associated with specific types of text or communication
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What do perlocutionary acts refer to?
The rules governing speech sounds.
The effects or actions that result from an utterance.
The form and structure of the sentence and utterances.
The literal meaning of words in a sentence.
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Code-switching is considered:
A sophisticated linguistic skill with specific rules.
Only used in informal settings.
Uncommon in multilingual communities.
A sign of language confusion.
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The process of language standardization often:
Reduces the importance of the standard language.
Equally benefits all speakers of the language enhancing their social status
Eliminates all social hierarchies.
Benefits those who already speak the chosen standard, enhancing their socia
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A unique feature of AAVE pronunciation is
Dropping the ends off words, like "tes" instead of "test."
Always adding "s" to verbs in the present tense.
Changing "th" sounds to "sh."
Using formal grammar rules consistently.
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What is linguistic imperialism?
The development of new dialects.
The dominance of one language over others.
The voluntary adoption of a new language.
The equal promotion of all languages.
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What does competence refer to according to Chomsky?
Ideal knowledge of language
Errors in language use
Actual use of language in real-life situations
Social contexts of language use
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Sociolinguistics aims to
Standardize all dialects into one form to make the unique language.
Uncover the secret patterns of how language is used in groups.
Exclude individual language styles and variations.
Focus only on written language analyzing the written form.
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A characteristic of E-Discourse is:
The use of abbreviations, acronyms, phonetic and symbol replacement
Maintaining strict grammatical rules.
Avoiding any form of abbreviation acronyms phonetic and symbol replacements
The use of full sentences only.
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An example of linguistic imperialism is:
The creation of a new language for trade
The voluntary learning of a second language
The spread of local dialects within a region.
The imposition of French in Algeria during the colonial period
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Speakers of Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish:
Can often understand each other despite being different languages.
Do not share any mutual intelligibility and culture.
Use completely different grammatical rules.
Speak the same standardized language.
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According to the Whorfian Hypothesis, if a language has many words for snow, what are its speakers more likely to do?
Not be influenced by their language
Ignore the variations in snow
Notice and think about different types of snow
Describe snow the same way as other cultures
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What is the impact of linguistic imperialism on marginalized languages?
Equal development of all languages.
An increase in the use of marginalized languages.
The decline or loss of the marginalized languages.
The creation of new languages.
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Mutual intelligibility means that:
Speakers of different languages can always understand each other.
Languages with different scripts are mutually intelligible and understandab
Personal experience does not affect understanding.
If people can understand each other they're speaking dialects of the same L
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What is an endangered language?
Spoken by the majority of the population.
Likely to cease being learned in the present century.
Used only in written form.
Completely extinct.
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What does an idiolect refer to?
Your own unique way of speaking
A group's collective language habits
A regional dialect
The standard form of a language
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The phrase "He be walking" in AAVE means
He walked yesterday.
He walks regularly.
He will walk in the future.
He is walking at this very moment.
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What do sociolinguists focus on?
Historical linguistics
Recording and analyzing actual language use
Prescriptive rules
Ideal knowledge of language
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Multiple negation in Latino Englishes means
Always using positive statements.
Avoiding negative elements in sentences.
Using two or more negative elements.
Eliminating negative words from speech.
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Which countries recognize multiple official languages?
Canada has English and German as official languages.
Switzerland has French, German, Italian, and Romansh.
Spain has four official languages.
Belgium recognizes English and Dutch.
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Sociolinguists believe that:
Only standard forms of speech are considered dialects.
Dialects are less important than languages.
Dialects should not be studied because there is no difference between langu
All forms of speech, including standard and non-standard, are "dialects."
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Dense social networks tend to have
Strong linguistic norms due to frequent interactions.
Isolated, infrequent interactions.
Rapid language change and variation.
No linguistic norms in a group at all.
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What is compound bilingualism?
Learning two languages in different contexts from childhood
A national policy of bilingualism in a community
Using two languages for different purposes
Developing control over two languages simultaneously from childhood
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People in a group:
Fit into a single linguistic category.
Always speak the same way and share the same way of talking.
Can be part of many groups and talk differently in each one.
Never change their language patterns and the way they talk.
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What is an example of language revival?
Hebrew in Israel.
French in France.
Spanish in Mexico.
English in Canada.
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What is a phonetic replacement in E-Discourse?
Using "cu l8r" for "see you later."
Using formal punctuation.
Writing out every word fully.
Avoiding numbers in text.
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Bilingualism is defined as:
Using two languages alternately.
The ability to translate between two languages.
Using multiple dialects within one language.
Speaking more than two languages fluently.
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An example of multiple negation in Latino English is
"I know anybody here."
“She isn’t not coming.”
"He doesn't know everyone."
“I don't know nobody here.”
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What is a phatic utterance used for?
Criticize someone's actions.
Give detailed instructions.
Create social bonds rather than convey information.
Convey detailed information.
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What does dialectology study?
Standard languages
How languages evolve over time
Only the written form of languages
Dialects
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What does chronolect refer to?
Language variation evolved over time
A professional jargon
A language spoken by a specific gender
The standard language of a region
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When does intra-sentential code-switching happen?
Within a single sentence
Between different conversations
At the end of a conversation
Only when quoting someone
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What is language death?
The extinction of a language.
The expansion of a language's vocabulary.
The preservation of minority languages.
The creation of a new language.
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Euphemism refers to:
A direct word used to express something unpleasant.
Using technical terms in daily conversation.
Switching between formal and informal language.
A polite or mild word used to describe something unpleasant.
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When does inter-sentential code-switching occur?
At the beginning of a conversation
Between sentences
Within a single word
Only in written texts
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What is an ethnolect?
A technical language used in professions
A language used by older individuals
The official language of a country
A language spoken within a specific ethnic community
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Understanding social identities helps explain
Why language use is identical and the same in all groups.
Why language never changes in a community.
The elimination of linguistic diversity.
Why there are so many ways to speak the same language.
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Ethnic dialects are
Ways of speaking connected to people's cultural backgrounds.
Ways of speaking that people are born with.
A formal version of a standard language which has an official status.
The same as regional accents and have prestige in a society.
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What is a creole?
Is a simplified form of a standard language
Never has native speakers
Fully-developed language with native speakers
Only exists in written form
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What does language ideology refer to?
The study of ancient languages.
A belief in the superiority of written language.
The natural evolution of language over time.
A belief system that includes ideas about language.
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How does prescriptive grammar describe language use?
Describes how language is actually used
Does not account for language variations
Tells us how language 'should' be used
Is only used in written language
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What is an acrolect?
A mix of various dialects
A middle variety in terms of prestige
The most prestigious variety of a language
The least prestigious variety of a language
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What is a moribund language?
Expected to continue being used.
No longer spoken by adults.
A newly developed language.
No longer learned by children.

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