Language variation from a sociolinguistic perspective

1. In American English, which is the stressed syllable ?

• First syllable

• Second syllable

• Third syllable

2. The pronunciation of British English differs in systematic ways from that spoken American English __ ________.

3. How is 'h' pronounced in American English ?

• Voiced

• Voiceless

4. How is 'horse' pronounced in British English ?

• /haws/

• /aws/

5. Which one is not a type of jargon ?

• Medical

• Police

• Viral words

6. Jargon and slang are both informal and cannot be used in a professional context.

• True

• False

7. What does 'prolly' mean ?

8. What is 'sweets' in American English?

9. What is 'call' in British English ?

10. What is 'subway' in American English ?