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Language Policy

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of various aspects related to language policy.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the primary objective of language policy?

  1. To promote linguistic diversity

  2. To establish a single national language

  3. To regulate language use in different domains

  4. To protect the rights of linguistic minorities

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Language policy aims to establish guidelines and regulations for language use in various domains, such as education, government, media, and public services.

Which of the following is a common type of language policy?

  1. Monolingualism

  2. Bilingualism

  3. Multilingualism

  4. Diglossia

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Multilingualism refers to a language policy that allows or encourages the use of multiple languages in a society or organization.

What is the term used to describe the process of selecting a language or languages for official use in a country or region?

  1. Language Standardization

  2. Language Planning

  3. Language Acquisition

  4. Language Revitalization

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Language planning involves the deliberate selection and implementation of strategies to influence the development and use of languages in a society.

What is the main goal of language revitalization efforts?

  1. To promote the use of a language in new domains

  2. To increase the number of speakers of a language

  3. To preserve the cultural heritage associated with a language

  4. To establish a language as the official language of a country

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Language revitalization efforts aim to revive and maintain a language that is endangered or at risk of disappearing.

What is the term used to describe the coexistence of two or more languages in a society or region?

  1. Monolingualism

  2. Bilingualism

  3. Multilingualism

  4. Diglossia

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Multilingualism refers to the presence of multiple languages in a society or region, where speakers may use different languages in different contexts.

What is the term used to describe the use of two languages by an individual or a community?

  1. Monolingualism

  2. Bilingualism

  3. Multilingualism

  4. Diglossia

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bilingualism refers to the ability to use two languages effectively and interchangeably.

What is the term used to describe the use of two languages in different domains or contexts within a society?

  1. Monolingualism

  2. Bilingualism

  3. Multilingualism

  4. Diglossia

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Diglossia refers to a situation where two languages are used in different domains or contexts within a society, with one language being used for formal or official purposes and the other for informal or everyday communication.

What is the term used to describe the process of acquiring a new language?

  1. Language Standardization

  2. Language Planning

  3. Language Acquisition

  4. Language Revitalization

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Language acquisition refers to the process by which individuals learn and develop proficiency in a new language.

What is the term used to describe the process of adapting a language to new contexts or domains?

  1. Language Standardization

  2. Language Planning

  3. Language Acquisition

  4. Language Revitalization

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Language standardization refers to the process of establishing a common set of norms and conventions for a language, including its grammar, spelling, and pronunciation.

What is the term used to describe the process of developing and implementing strategies to promote the use of a language?

  1. Language Standardization

  2. Language Planning

  3. Language Acquisition

  4. Language Revitalization

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Language planning involves the deliberate selection and implementation of strategies to influence the development and use of languages in a society.

What is the term used to describe the process of restoring a language that has become dormant or extinct?

  1. Language Standardization

  2. Language Planning

  3. Language Acquisition

  4. Language Revitalization

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language revitalization efforts aim to revive and maintain a language that is endangered or at risk of disappearing.

What is the term used to describe the process of establishing a common set of norms and conventions for a language?

  1. Language Standardization

  2. Language Planning

  3. Language Acquisition

  4. Language Revitalization

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Language standardization refers to the process of establishing a common set of norms and conventions for a language, including its grammar, spelling, and pronunciation.

What is the term used to describe the process of developing and implementing strategies to promote the use of a language?

  1. Language Standardization

  2. Language Planning

  3. Language Acquisition

  4. Language Revitalization

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Language planning involves the deliberate selection and implementation of strategies to influence the development and use of languages in a society.

What is the term used to describe the process of restoring a language that has become dormant or extinct?

  1. Language Standardization

  2. Language Planning

  3. Language Acquisition

  4. Language Revitalization

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Language revitalization efforts aim to revive and maintain a language that is endangered or at risk of disappearing.

What is the term used to describe the process of establishing a common set of norms and conventions for a language?

  1. Language Standardization

  2. Language Planning

  3. Language Acquisition

  4. Language Revitalization

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Language standardization refers to the process of establishing a common set of norms and conventions for a language, including its grammar, spelling, and pronunciation.

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