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Sociolinguistics and Language Variation

Description: This quiz covers the concepts related to sociolinguistics and language variation. It explores the relationship between language and society, including factors that influence language use and variation, such as social class, ethnicity, gender, and geographical location.
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What is the study of the relationship between language and society called?

  1. Sociolinguistics

  2. Linguistics

  3. Philology

  4. Semantics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sociolinguistics is the study of the relationship between language and society, including how language is used in different social contexts and how it is influenced by factors such as social class, ethnicity, gender, and geographical location.

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences language use and variation?

  1. Social class

  2. Ethnicity

  3. Gender

  4. Age


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Age is not typically considered a major factor that influences language use and variation. Social class, ethnicity, and gender are all factors that can have a significant impact on how people use language.

What is the term for the variation in language use that occurs across different social groups?

  1. Dialect

  2. Accent

  3. Register

  4. Sociolect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A sociolect is a variety of language that is used by a particular social group. It can be distinguished from other varieties of language by its unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Which of the following is an example of a sociolect?

  1. Standard English

  2. African American Vernacular English

  3. Cockney

  4. Australian English


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

African American Vernacular English (AAVE) is a sociolect that is spoken by African Americans in the United States. It has its own unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

What is the term for the variation in language use that occurs across different geographical regions?

  1. Dialect

  2. Accent

  3. Register

  4. Sociolect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A dialect is a variety of language that is spoken in a particular geographical region. It can be distinguished from other dialects by its unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Which of the following is an example of a dialect?

  1. Standard English

  2. African American Vernacular English

  3. Cockney

  4. Australian English


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cockney is a dialect of English that is spoken in the East End of London. It has its own unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

What is the term for the variation in language use that occurs in different situations or contexts?

  1. Dialect

  2. Accent

  3. Register

  4. Sociolect


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A register is a variety of language that is used in a particular situation or context. It can be distinguished from other registers by its unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Which of the following is an example of a register?

  1. Standard English

  2. African American Vernacular English

  3. Cockney

  4. Academic English


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Academic English is a register of English that is used in academic settings. It has its own unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

What is the term for the variation in language use that occurs across different genders?

  1. Dialect

  2. Accent

  3. Register

  4. Genderlect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A genderlect is a variety of language that is used by a particular gender. It can be distinguished from other genderlects by its unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Which of the following is an example of a genderlect?

  1. Standard English

  2. African American Vernacular English

  3. Cockney

  4. Women's language


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Women's language is a genderlect that is spoken by women. It has its own unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

What is the term for the variation in language use that occurs across different ethnic groups?

  1. Dialect

  2. Accent

  3. Register

  4. Ethnolect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

An ethnolect is a variety of language that is used by a particular ethnic group. It can be distinguished from other ethnolects by its unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Which of the following is an example of an ethnolect?

  1. Standard English

  2. African American Vernacular English

  3. Cockney

  4. Chicano English


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chicano English is an ethnolect that is spoken by Mexican Americans in the United States. It has its own unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

What is the term for the variation in language use that occurs across different social classes?

  1. Dialect

  2. Accent

  3. Register

  4. Sociolect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A sociolect is a variety of language that is used by a particular social class. It can be distinguished from other sociolects by its unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Which of the following is an example of a sociolect?

  1. Standard English

  2. African American Vernacular English

  3. Cockney

  4. Upper-class English


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Upper-class English is a sociolect that is spoken by upper-class people in the United States. It has its own unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

What is the term for the variation in language use that occurs across different generations?

  1. Dialect

  2. Accent

  3. Register

  4. Generationalect


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A generationalect is a variety of language that is used by a particular generation. It can be distinguished from other generationalects by its unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

Which of the following is an example of a generationalect?

  1. Standard English

  2. African American Vernacular English

  3. Cockney

  4. Millennial slang


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Millennial slang is a generationalect that is spoken by millennials. It has its own unique vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.

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