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Typology and Language Planning

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What is the primary goal of language planning?

  1. To promote the use of a particular language.

  2. To standardize the grammar and spelling of a language.

  3. To create new words and phrases for a language.

  4. To translate texts from one language to another.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Language planning is the process of influencing the development of a language, typically with the goal of promoting the use of a particular language or dialect.

Which of the following is not a type of language planning?

  1. Status planning

  2. Corpus planning

  3. Acquisition planning

  4. Preservation planning


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Acquisition planning is not a type of language planning. Status planning, corpus planning, and preservation planning are all types of language planning.

What is the purpose of status planning?

  1. To determine the official language of a country.

  2. To develop a standard orthography for a language.

  3. To create a dictionary and grammar for a language.

  4. To promote the use of a language in education.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Status planning is the process of determining the official language or languages of a country or region.

What is the purpose of corpus planning?

  1. To develop a standard orthography for a language.

  2. To create a dictionary and grammar for a language.

  3. To promote the use of a language in education.

  4. To translate texts from one language to another.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Corpus planning is the process of developing a standard orthography, grammar, and lexicon for a language.

What is the purpose of preservation planning?

  1. To protect endangered languages from extinction.

  2. To promote the use of a language in education.

  3. To translate texts from one language to another.

  4. To create new words and phrases for a language.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Preservation planning is the process of protecting endangered languages from extinction.

What is the difference between language planning and language policy?

  1. Language planning is the process of developing and implementing language policies.

  2. Language policy is the process of developing and implementing language plans.

  3. Language planning is the process of influencing the development of a language.

  4. Language policy is the process of influencing the use of a language.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Language planning is the process of influencing the development of a language, typically with the goal of promoting the use of a particular language or dialect. Language policy is the process of developing and implementing policies that affect the use of a language.

What are some of the challenges of language planning?

  1. The lack of resources.

  2. The resistance of speakers to change.

  3. The difficulty of predicting the long-term effects of language planning.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language planning is a complex and challenging process. Some of the challenges include the lack of resources, the resistance of speakers to change, and the difficulty of predicting the long-term effects of language planning.

What are some of the benefits of language planning?

  1. It can promote the use of a particular language.

  2. It can help to standardize the grammar and spelling of a language.

  3. It can create new words and phrases for a language.

  4. It can help to translate texts from one language to another.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Language planning can have a number of benefits, including promoting the use of a particular language, helping to standardize the grammar and spelling of a language, creating new words and phrases for a language, and helping to translate texts from one language to another.

What is the role of linguists in language planning?

  1. To provide advice on language policy.

  2. To develop language plans.

  3. To implement language plans.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Linguists play a vital role in language planning. They can provide advice on language policy, develop language plans, and implement language plans.

What is the role of governments in language planning?

  1. To develop and implement language policies.

  2. To provide funding for language planning.

  3. To promote the use of a particular language.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Governments play a major role in language planning. They can develop and implement language policies, provide funding for language planning, and promote the use of a particular language.

What is the role of the public in language planning?

  1. To provide input on language policy.

  2. To participate in language planning projects.

  3. To use the language that is being planned.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The public plays an important role in language planning. They can provide input on language policy, participate in language planning projects, and use the language that is being planned.

What are some of the ethical issues that arise in language planning?

  1. The right of speakers to use their own language.

  2. The right of governments to impose a particular language on their citizens.

  3. The right of linguists to conduct research on endangered languages.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language planning raises a number of ethical issues, including the right of speakers to use their own language, the right of governments to impose a particular language on their citizens, and the right of linguists to conduct research on endangered languages.

What is the future of language planning?

  1. Language planning will become more important in the future.

  2. Language planning will become less important in the future.

  3. Language planning will remain the same in the future.

  4. It is difficult to predict the future of language planning.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It is difficult to predict the future of language planning. However, it is likely that language planning will continue to be an important issue in the years to come.

What are some of the challenges that language planners face?

  1. The lack of resources.

  2. The resistance of speakers to change.

  3. The difficulty of predicting the long-term effects of language planning.

  4. All of the above.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language planners face a number of challenges, including the lack of resources, the resistance of speakers to change, and the difficulty of predicting the long-term effects of language planning.

What are some of the benefits of language planning?

  1. It can promote the use of a particular language.

  2. It can help to standardize the grammar and spelling of a language.

  3. It can create new words and phrases for a language.

  4. It can help to translate texts from one language to another.


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Language planning can have a number of benefits, including promoting the use of a particular language, helping to standardize the grammar and spelling of a language, creating new words and phrases for a language, and helping to translate texts from one language to another.

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