CODE-SWITCHING AND CODE-MIXING

What is code-switching?

• The use of different dialects within the same conversation

• The process of switching from one language to another in mid-conversation

• The mixing of two or more languages while communicating

• The embedding of various linguistic units within the same sentence

What is code-mixing?

• The use of different dialects within the same conversation

• The mixing of two or more languages while communicating

• The process of switching from one language to another in mid-conversation

• The embedding of various linguistic units within the same sentence

Why do people code-switch or code-mix?

• To show formality in relationships

• To express ideas better in one language than another

• To create a barrier in communication

• To confuse the listener

What is one reason for code-switching?

• To show formality in relationships

• To create a barrier in communication

• To confuse the listener

• To express ideas better in one language than another

When is it advisable to code-switch in a conversation?

• In a less formal relationship

• When speaking to a bilingual person

• In a formal relationship

• When speaking to a monolingual person

What is the purpose of code-switching in a less formal relationship?

• To confuse the listener

• To make the conversation more understandable and warm

• To show formality in relationships

• To create a barrier in communication

What linguistic units are involved in code-mixing?

• Affixes, phrases, and clauses

• Verbs, adjectives, and adverbs

• Nouns, pronouns, and prepositions

• Conjunctions, interjections, and determiners

What is the main difference between code-switching and code-mixing?

• There is no difference between code-switching and code-mixing

• Code-switching involves switching languages, while code-mixing involves embedding linguistic units

• Code-switching involves embedding linguistic units, while code-mixing involves switching languages

• Code-switching involves different dialects, while code-mixing involves different languages

What is another purpose of code-switching?

• To create a barrier in communication

• To make the conversation more understandable and warm

• To show formality in relationships

• To confuse the listener

When is it not advisable to code-switch in a conversation?

• When speaking to a bilingual person

• In a formal relationship

• In a less formal relationship

• When speaking to a monolingual person