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Code-switching is…
A creole language is…
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A creole language is…
A coded speech
A stable, natural language developed from a pidgin
A slang form
A dead language
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Code-switching is…
Talking louder
Switching between languages or dialects
Mixing two different topics
Changing spelling rules
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What is a dialect?
Group language
Personal language variety
A type of accent
A regional variety of a language
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What is meant by ‘vernacular language’?
Religious language
Native, informal spoken language
Written language
Official language
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Which of the following is an example of diglossia?
Using informal language
Switching topics
Using one language at work and another at home
Creating new words
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What is an idiolect?
A type of accent
Personal language variety
Group language
Formal language
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Sociolinguistics is a branch of…
Linguistics
Physics
Mathematics
Chemistry
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Which of the following affects language variation the most?
Eye color
Hair color
Favorite food
Social class
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Code-switching is…
Switching between languages or dialects
Changing spelling rules
Mixing two different topics
Talking louder
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Which factor most affects dialect differences?
Occupation
Gender
Age
Region
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What is a pidgin language?
A simplified language for communication
A dialect
Complex grammar
A secret language
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Sociolinguistic competence refers to…
Knowing grammar rules
Pronunciation accuracy
Understanding how to use language appropriately
Understanding how to use language appropriately
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1. What does sociolinguistics study?
Word formation
Language in society
Sentence structure
Literary devices
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Ethnolect is associated with…
Professions
Religions
Ethnic groups
Sports teams
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Multilingualism refers to…
Using only one language
Speaking multiple languages
Making up words
Forgetting a language
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Which term refers to a language used for official purposes?
Vernacular
Standard language
Lingua franca
Slang
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Genderlect refers to…
Language differences between genders
Sign language
Age-based speech
Regional accents
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Accent refers to…
Pronunciation differences
Grammar mistakes
Word choice
Spelling errors
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A ‘prestige’ variety of language is…
Informal speech
Low-status dialect
Language used only by youth
Socially favored language variety
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What is language shift?
Learning faster
Making mistakes
Replacing one language with another
Changing grammar rules
