Explanations of women's linguistic behaviour

Explanations of women's linguistic behaviour

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16 Qs

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Explanations of women's linguistic behaviour

Explanations of women's linguistic behaviour

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Other, Social Studies, Journalism

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Jill Lee

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16 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Some linguists claim that women use more standard forms because they are more aware of social status.

TRUE

FALSE

2.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

An American study found that women who stayed at home preferred vernacular forms.

TRUE

FALSE

3.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Women may use more standard forms because they associate the prestigious variety with linguistic capital that increases their marketability.

TRUE

FALSE

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

Women who work in factories prefer to use the more standard forms of language.

TRUE

FALSE

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

One explanation for women preferring standard forms of language is due to society's expectations of them. Society expects 'better' behaviour from them.

TRUE

FALSE

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

When mothers speak to children, they tend to use the standard forms of language.

TRUE

FALSE

7.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

10 sec • 1 pt

It could be argued that women use the more standard forms of language to avoid offending others.

TRUE

FALSE

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