Multilingual Speech Communities Quiz

What is the definition of multilingualism?

• The ability to communicate effectively in two languages

• The ability to communicate effectively in three or more languages

• The ability to communicate effectively in one language

• The ability to communicate effectively in four or more languages

Which of the following is not a domain of language use?

• Typical participants: friends

• Social factors that influence language choice

• Typical family interaction

• Typical setting: home

What is the characteristic of diglossia?

• Three distinct varieties of the same language are used in the community

• Two distinct varieties of the same language are used in the community

• Four distinct varieties of the same language are used in the community

• One distinct variety of the same language is used in the community

What is the function of pidgins?

• To signal social distinctions or express politeness

• To serve a narrow range of functions in a very restricted domain

• To be used for all the functions of any language

• To develop as a means of communication between people who do not have a common language

What is the main difference between pidgins and creoles?

• Pidgins have native speakers, while creoles do not

• Creoles have native speakers, while pidgins do not

• Creoles are used for a narrow range of functions in a very restricted domain, while pidgins are not

• Pidgins are used for all the functions of any language, while creoles are not

What is the process by which a pidgin becomes a creole?

• Prestige

• Hybridization

• Diglossia

• Creolization

What is the characteristic of creoles?

• They are used for specific purposes such as trade or administration

• They have a simplified structure compared to the source languages

• They generally have high prestige and attract positive attitudes

• They are used in restricted domains and functions

What is the main function of code-switching?

• To develop as a means of communication between people who do not have a common language

• To serve a narrow range of functions in a very restricted domain

• To convey affective function

• To signal social distinctions or express politeness

What is the attitude of outsiders towards pidgins and creoles?

• Positive

• Negative

• Neutral

• Ambivalent

What is the main characteristic of a creole?

• It is used in restricted domains and functions

• It is used for specific purposes such as trade or administration

• It has a simplified structure compared to the source languages

• It generally has low prestige and attracts negative attitudes