Language and Linguistics Quiz

Approximately how many languages are spoken in the world today?

• Around 1,000

• Around 7,000

• Around 30,000

What does the word “polyglot” mean?

• A language with more than 1 billion speakers

• A country with more than three official languages

• A person who can speak multiple languages

Which country has the highest linguistic diversity in the world with 820 languages spoken?

• India

• Nigeria

• Papua New Guinea

Which of the following used to be a dead language, but was then successfully revived to become a living language today?

• Hebrew

• Sanskrit

• Latin

Which term refers to special expressions or words used by a group or profession that are difficult for others to understand?

• Slang

• Jargon

• Dialect