Language Variation

How many new words were added to the Mreriem Webster dictionary in 2018?

• 800

• 840

• 480

• 1840

Define Speech Style

• the way we automatically switch off between formal and informal

• the way we use language depending on our social settings

• the way we use language depending on our social content

• Both C & D

Which of the following is an example of a Jargon? Check all that apply.

• PD - Professional Development

• Formative assessment

• classroom

• IEP

Which age group uses slang?

• Children

• Young Adults

• Adults

• Bro, everyone uses slang.

It becomes a dialect and not its own language when...

• the “language” has phonology, morphology, and syntax

• a group of people decide to change the language

• It is more elite to speak a certain way

What were the names of your presenters?

• Maha & Sumayah

• Angie & Mona

• Engi & Maha

• Angie & Maha

Linguistic believe the standard language should be perceived and valued over other dialects.

• True

• False

Jargons are made up words.

• True

• False

Regional variation is...

• different states split up

• a regional dialect that is distinct form of a language spoken in a particular geographical area

• different countries demanding a certain language be spoken

Socioeconomic factor has less regional influence on their speech.

• True

• False