Test 2: Mock Test

Which of the following best describes the process of codification in relation to Standard English?

• The gradual development of Standard English among the ruling elite.

• The selection of specific grammatical elements/features for public recognition.

• The differentiation of Standard English from other English varieties.

• The association of power, status, and prestige with the use of Standard English.

“It is a branch of language that emerge within specific geographical regions or social groups, represent distinct branches of a language characterized by unique terminologies and linguistic conventions tailored to their respective communities.” Which of the following items does the above description refer to?

• Accent

• Dialect

• Slang

• Style

Which aspect of language creates the most variation between accents?

• Vowel sounds

• Punctuations

• Consonants

• Grammar

What is the purpose of slang in language?

• To limit communication to specific groups

• To make language more formal

• To showcase a sense of belonging and maintain identity

• To confuse people with informal words

Which dialect is known for using local vocabulary like 'gan' for 'to go' and 'clarts' for 'mud'?

• Geordie Dialect

• Cockney Dialect

• Yorkshire Dialect

• West Country Dialect

Which of the following statements are true about the nature and purpose of slang?

• I. Slang terms are universally understood across all cultures.

• II. Slang showcases a sense of belonging and identity within specific groups.

• III. Slang words are typically learned in classroom settings.

• IV. Slang allows like-minded people to forge unique ties of communication and understanding.

Which of the following statements are untrue about style in language?

• I. The more informal a text is, the less it will use passive structures.

• II. The more formal a language is, the more verbal nouns it will use.

• III. The more informal a language is, the more it is likely to use passive structures.

• IV. The more formal language is, the more it will use humans as the subjects of sentences.

The appropriate language register used in communications depends upon the ____________________________________.

• audience (who), topic (what), purpose (why) and location (where).

• audience (who), procedure(how), purpose (why) and location (where).

• audience (who), timing(when), purpose (why) and location (where).

• audience (who), option(which), purpose (why) and location (where).

What does the term “creole” indicate in the context of language evolution?

• A language spoken primarily by pidgin speakers.

• A stable natural language that has evolved from the mixing of two or more languages and becomes the first language of a new generation of speakers.

• A simplified form of language used as a second language to facilitate communication between speakers of mutually unintelligible languages.

• A form of language regularization process where irregular grammar forms are simplified and regularized.

All of the following statements are true about Code-Switching and Code-Mixing, except:

• It involves speakers transitioning between two or more languages they know.

• It primarily happens in communities where people speak more than one language, particularly during informal conversations.

• It encompasses various linguistic aspects like perspective, formality, language structure, complexity level, and tone.

• It demonstrates a strong bond and understanding between speakers, making the conversation feel more comfortable and comprehensible.