The Study of Language Quiz – MCQ 18. Language is an integral part of human communication, enabling us to convey our thoughts, emotions, and ideas to others. The study of language is a complex field that involves examining the structural, functional, and sociocultural aspects of language.
The ability to communicate effectively is essential in various areas of life, including education, business, and social interactions. The Study of Language Quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the fundamental concepts and principles of language.
The Study of Language Quiz – MCQ 18
This quiz aims to provide a deeper understanding of language, including its origins, development, and different forms. Whether you are a linguistics enthusiast or simply interested in enhancing your knowledge of the language, the Study of Language Quiz is an excellent resource to test your language skills and broaden your understanding of this fascinating field.
#1. the process of development from a pidgin to a creole
#2. What is a variety of a language that developed from a pidgin and is used as a first language by a population of native speakers?
#3. aspects of pronunciation that identify where a speaker is from
#4. having, or being able to use, only one language
#5. What is the study of dialects?
#6. being capable of speaking two dialects
#7. a term used to describe a native speaker of two languages or a country with two official languages
#8. the gradual merging of one regional variety of a language into another
#9. ‘non-mobile, older, rural, male speakers’ selected as informants in dialect surveys
#10. the study of language variation based on where different varieties of the language are used
#11. the main source (language) of words in a pidgin
#12. a line on a map separating two areas in which a particular linguistic feature is significantly different, used in the study of dialect
#13. a situation where there is a ‘high’ or special variety of a language used in formal situations, and a ‘low’ variety used locally and informally
#14. the state of having two languages
#15. What is the process whereby a creole is used with fewer distinct creole features as it becomes more like a standard variety?
#16. a variety of a language that developed for a practical purpose such as trade, but which has no native speakers
#17. the range of varieties that evolves in communities where a creole is spoken, usually as a result of decreolization
#18. choosing and developing an official language or languages for use in government and education
#19. a line representing a set of isoglosses, used to separate one dialect area from another
#20. the variety of a language treated as the official language and used in public broadcasting, publishing and education
#21. aspects of the grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation of a variety of a language
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