Language and Language Use

What do German and English have in common?

• They are both Romance languages.

• They are both primarily spoken in Russia.

• They are both Germanic languages.

• They are the primary languages spoken in Italy.

What are the two main languages spoken in present day Latin America?

• Portuguese

• Spanish

• Italian

• English

Why do you think many Europeans speak multiple languages?

• Many people migrated and language spread.

• People take classes to learn another language.

• European nations are far from each other.

Which languages come from the language of the ancient Roman Empire?

• Latin

• Russian and Polish

• French, Italian, and Spanish

• English, German, and Dutch

Which language family came from the ancient Roman Empire?

• Slavic

• English

• Germanic

• Romance

Which language family is spoken in Russia and other eastern European countries?

• Germanic

• Slavic

• English

• Romance

In order to better communicate with people from other countries, most Europeans learn to speak ______ as a second language.

• French

• German

• English

• Spanish

What is the primary function of language in human societies?

• A) To express emotions

• B) To facilitate communication

• C) To create art

• D) To establish social hierarchies

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dialect?

• A) It is a completely different language

• B) It has no grammatical structure

• C) It is a regional variation of a language

• D) It is only spoken by children

What is code-switching in the context of language use?

• A) Changing languages in a conversation

• B) Using slang words

• C) Speaking in a monotone voice

• D) Writing in a secret code