Cross-Linguistic Patterns in Language and Society
Description: Cross-Linguistic Patterns in Language and Society | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
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Tags: language universals cross-linguistic patterns sociolinguistics |
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where languages tend to have similar structures and patterns across different cultures and societies?
Which of the following is NOT a proposed explanation for the existence of linguistic universals?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where languages that are in close geographical proximity tend to develop similar features and structures?
Which of the following is NOT a proposed mechanism for language convergence?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where languages that are spoken by different social groups within a society tend to develop different features and structures?
Which of the following is NOT a proposed mechanism for language divergence?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where a language is spoken by a large number of people across different regions and cultures?
Which of the following is NOT a proposed explanation for the rise of global languages?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where a language is used for official purposes, such as government, education, and media, within a particular country or region?
Which of the following is NOT a proposed explanation for the choice of official languages?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where a language is spoken by a small number of people, often within a specific geographical area or community?
Which of the following is NOT a proposed explanation for the endangerment of minority languages?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where a language is no longer spoken by any living speakers?
Which of the following is NOT a proposed explanation for language extinction?
What is the term used to describe the phenomenon where a language is revived or revitalized after a period of decline or dormancy?