review sociolinguistics

What does sociolinguistics study?

• The biology of language
  

• The social aspects of language
  

• The history of language
  

• The sounds of language

Which of the following refers to the choices individuals make in their use of language?

• Accent
  

• Dialect
  

• Language style
  

• Standard language

In sociolinguistics, what is a "toast"?

• a) A type of bread
  

• b) A speech given in honor of someone
  

• c) A linguistic accent
  

• d) A form of profanity

What does the term "profanity" refer to in sociolinguistics?

• a) Formal language
  

• b) Politeness strategies
  

• c) Offensive language
  

• d) A type of jargon

Which of the following best defines "jargon" in sociolinguistics?

• a) Regional dialect
  

• b) Specialized language used by a group
  

• c) Language variation
  

• d) Formal speech

What is "borrowing" in the context of language?

• a) Taking someone else's words without permission
  

• b) Using formal language
  

• c) Incorporating words from one language into another
  

• d) A speech style

Following are pair of words used from different genders, except

• King/Queen

• Gentleman/lady

• Mistress/Miss

• Sir/Madam

Which of the following is a regional or social variety of a language?

• Accent
  

• Standard language
  

• Dialect
  

• Creole

What does "accent" refer to in sociolinguistics?

• A specific language variety
  

• The way people speak a particular language
  

• A formal speech style

• A type of profanity

What is a "standard language"?

• A language variety used by a specific social group
  

  
  

• A formal speech style
  

• A universally accepted way of speaking a language
  

• A type of jargon