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Language and Social Class

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the relationship between language and social class, including the different ways that language can be used to convey social status, the impact of social class on language use, and the role of language in perpetuating or challenging social inequalities.
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Tags: language and social class sociolinguistics social stratification language variation
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Which of the following is NOT a way that language can be used to convey social status?

  1. Using prestigious vocabulary

  2. Speaking with a clear and articulate pronunciation

  3. Using slang or colloquialisms

  4. Using formal grammar

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Slang and colloquialisms are typically associated with lower social classes, while prestigious vocabulary, clear pronunciation, and formal grammar are associated with higher social classes.

Which of the following is an example of the impact of social class on language use?

  1. People from different social classes may use different words for the same thing.

  2. People from different social classes may have different pronunciations of the same word.

  3. People from different social classes may use different grammatical structures.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of how social class can influence language use.

Which of the following is an example of how language can perpetuate social inequalities?

  1. When people from different social classes use different words for the same thing, it can lead to misunderstandings and communication breakdowns.

  2. When people from different social classes have different pronunciations of the same word, it can lead to discrimination against those who speak with a non-standard accent.

  3. When people from different social classes use different grammatical structures, it can lead to educational disparities, as students from lower social classes may be less likely to master the standard grammar required for academic success.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of how language can perpetuate social inequalities.

Which of the following is an example of how language can challenge social inequalities?

  1. When people from different social classes use the same words for the same thing, it can help to break down barriers and promote understanding.

  2. When people from different social classes learn to appreciate each other's accents and dialects, it can help to reduce discrimination and promote social cohesion.

  3. When people from different social classes work together to create new words and phrases that reflect their shared experiences, it can help to build a sense of community and solidarity.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of how language can challenge social inequalities.

What is the term for the study of the relationship between language and social class?

  1. Sociolinguistics

  2. Dialectology

  3. Pragmatics

  4. Semantics

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sociolinguistics is the study of the relationship between language and society, including the ways that language is used to convey social status, the impact of social class on language use, and the role of language in perpetuating or challenging social inequalities.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence the relationship between language and social class?

  1. Education

  2. Occupation

  3. Income

  4. Gender

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

While gender can influence language use, it is not a factor that is directly related to social class.

Which of the following is an example of a prestigious dialect?

  1. Standard English

  2. African American Vernacular English

  3. Cockney

  4. Spanglish

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Standard English is the most prestigious dialect in many English-speaking countries, and it is often associated with higher social status.

Which of the following is an example of a non-standard dialect?

  1. Standard English

  2. African American Vernacular English

  3. Cockney

  4. Spanglish

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

African American Vernacular English is a non-standard dialect of English that is spoken by many African Americans in the United States. It is often associated with lower social status.

Which of the following is an example of a diglossia situation?

  1. When two languages are used in a society, with one language being used for formal purposes and the other language being used for informal purposes.

  2. When two dialects of the same language are used in a society, with one dialect being used for formal purposes and the other dialect being used for informal purposes.

  3. When two languages are used in a society, with both languages being used for both formal and informal purposes.

  4. When two dialects of the same language are used in a society, with both dialects being used for both formal and informal purposes.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Diglossia is a situation in which two languages are used in a society, with one language being used for formal purposes (such as government, education, and the media) and the other language being used for informal purposes (such as everyday conversation and social interaction).

Which of the following is an example of a bidialectal situation?

  1. When two languages are used in a society, with one language being used for formal purposes and the other language being used for informal purposes.

  2. When two dialects of the same language are used in a society, with one dialect being used for formal purposes and the other dialect being used for informal purposes.

  3. When two languages are used in a society, with both languages being used for both formal and informal purposes.

  4. When two dialects of the same language are used in a society, with both dialects being used for both formal and informal purposes.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A bidialectal situation is a situation in which two dialects of the same language are used in a society, with both dialects being used for both formal and informal purposes.

Which of the following is an example of a code-switching situation?

  1. When two languages are used in a society, with one language being used for formal purposes and the other language being used for informal purposes.

  2. When two dialects of the same language are used in a society, with one dialect being used for formal purposes and the other dialect being used for informal purposes.

  3. When two languages are used in a society, with both languages being used for both formal and informal purposes.

  4. When two dialects of the same language are used in a society, with both dialects being used for both formal and informal purposes, and speakers switch between the two dialects depending on the situation.

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Code-switching is a situation in which speakers switch between two languages or dialects depending on the situation.

Which of the following is an example of a language shift situation?

  1. When two languages are used in a society, with one language gradually replacing the other language.

  2. When two dialects of the same language are used in a society, with one dialect gradually replacing the other dialect.

  3. When two languages are used in a society, with both languages continuing to be used side by side.

  4. When two dialects of the same language are used in a society, with both dialects continuing to be used side by side.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A language shift situation is a situation in which one language gradually replaces another language in a society.

Which of the following is an example of a language death situation?

  1. When a language is no longer spoken by any native speakers.

  2. When a language is only spoken by a small number of elderly speakers.

  3. When a language is no longer used in any formal or informal setting.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of language death situations.

Which of the following is an example of a language revitalization situation?

  1. When a language that was previously濒临灭绝开始重新被使用。

  2. When a language that was previously only spoken by a small number of elderly speakers begins to be spoken by a larger number of younger speakers.

  3. When a language that was previously only used in informal settings begins to be used in formal settings.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of language revitalization situations.

Which of the following is an example of a language endangerment situation?

  1. When a language is spoken by a small number of speakers.

  2. When a language is only spoken by elderly speakers.

  3. When a language is no longer used in any formal setting.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of language endangerment situations.

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