LANG7510 Week 2 Review

Which is an example of a 'domain' in sociolinguistics?

• Newspaper

• Family

'Variety' and 'code' mean the same thing in sociolinguistics?

• True

• False

Which language does the word 'diglossia' come from?

• Spanish

• English

• Greek

• Chinese

Generally speaking, what are the two distinct language varieties in diglossic speech communities (abbreviated)?

• G&T

• S&P

• H&M

• H&L

The 'H' variety is always respected by the population

• True

• False

'Code' can be combined with . . . in sociolinguistics

• dancing

• mixing

• jamming

One reason people code switch is...

• to express solidarity

• to discuss particular topics

• to add authority

• all of the above