Accents, Dialects

What is the definition of a phoneme?

• The smallest individual unit of sound in a language that conveys a meaning

• A specific type of vowel sound in a language

• A type of regional accent in a language

• A branch of a language specific to a particular region

Which aspect of language includes the way we use vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation?

• Accent

• Lexis

• Dialect

• Phoneme

What is the main source of variation between accents in the English language?

• Syntax

• Consonants

• Vowel sounds

• Grammar

Which of the following is a distinctive feature of the Geordie dialect?

• Pronouncing the letter U as 'ooo'

• Using localised vocabulary such as 'gan' and 'clarts'

• Using regional grammatical constructions

• Pronouncing the letter R more leniently

What is the main difference between British English and American English in terms of spelling?

• American English uses different vowel sounds

• British English pronounces the letter 'R' more leniently

• Words ending in 'ize' are spelled with an 'S' in British English

• Words ending in 'or' have an extra 'U' in British English

Which dialect is the closest to the old British language of Anglo-Saxon?

• Geordie Dialect

• Received Pronunciation

• Yorkshire Dialect

• West Country Dialect

Which region of England is known for its distinctive accent where the letter U is pronounced as 'ooh'?

• West Country

• London

• Newcastle

• Yorkshire

What is the term for the way speakers pronounce the sounds that make up speech based on geographical region and socioeconomic status?

• Dialect

• Phoneme

• Lexis

• Accent

Which dialect is spoken in one of the biggest counties in England and has a distinctive accent with pronunciation differences on the letter U?

• Geordie Dialect

• West Country Dialect

• Received Pronunciation

• Yorkshire Dialect

What is the term for a branch of a language that is specific to a particular region or group and includes vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation?

• Accent

• Phoneme

• Dialect

• Lexis