64 Questões de Variação linguística

The principal says, “Please enter.” The student says, “Come in!” Who uses more formal language?

1. A) Both phrases
2. B) Both speakers
3. C) The principal
4. D) The student
5. E) No speaker

Analyze how language variation can reflect social identity.

1. A) Language variation is irrelevant to identity.
2. B) Social class affects language use.
3. C) Everyone speaks the same way in cities.
4. D) Language reflects personal preferences only.
5. E) Only formal language is accepted in society.

Which expression shows the impact of cultural background on language use?

1. A) I only speak formal English.
2. B) I mix languages from my heritage.
3. C) Language is the same everywhere.
4. D) I avoid local expressions.
5. E) English has no regional differences.

In English, some speakers use “ain't got” in informal speech. Which sentence uses the regional expression “ain't got”?

1. A) I got no money now.
2. B) I ain't got no money.
3. C) I no have money now.
4. D) I am got no money.
5. E) I don't got no money.

In one place, people say “soda”. In another place, they say “pop”. Words and sentences can change from place to place. Which term names this regional way of speaking?

1. A) Dialect
2. B) Grammar
3. C) Lexicon
4. D) Accent
5. E) Slang

Analyze how cultural background influences language use in communication.

1. A) Language is only about grammar.
2. B) Cultural background has no effect.
3. C) Language varies with cultural context.
4. D) All languages are the same.
5. E) Only vocabulary changes with culture.