
Language Diversity and Linguistic Concepts
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World Languages, Social Studies, Education
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard

Liam Anderson
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one of the main reasons why it is difficult to determine the exact number of languages in the world?
All languages are mutually intelligible.
The distinction between languages and dialects is unclear.
There is no interest in counting languages.
Languages are constantly being created.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is mutual intelligibility?
The ability to write in multiple scripts.
The ability to understand each other when speaking different dialects.
The ability to speak multiple languages fluently.
The ability to translate languages accurately.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a dialect chain?
A group of languages that share the same script.
A sequence of dialects where neighboring dialects are mutually intelligible.
A series of languages that are all mutually unintelligible.
A collection of languages spoken in the same country.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can migration influence language change?
It causes languages to become extinct.
It leads to the creation of new alphabets.
It prevents languages from evolving.
It results in the formation of diaspora communities that maintain original languages.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a village sign language?
A sign language used exclusively in urban areas.
A sign language developed in small communities with high genetic deafness.
A sign language that is only used in schools.
A sign language that is not recognized by linguists.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are Hindi and Urdu considered separate languages?
They are spoken in different continents.
They have no mutual intelligibility.
They are written in different scripts for political reasons.
They have completely different grammar.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one reason why some languages are not officially recognized?
They are not written down.
They are only spoken by children.
They are too similar to other languages.
They have fewer than ten thousand speakers.
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