Quiz on Social Class and Dialect

Who conducted the study on social class and dialect in 1974?

• Labov

• Trudgill

• Chomsky

• Bernstein

What is dialect levelling linked to?

• Estuary English

• American English

• Australian English

• Scottish English

Which theory is associated with "levelling" according to the document?

• A) CAT - Giles

• B) SAT - Smith

• C) MAT - Johnson

• D) RAT - Brown

What is another term related to "levelling" mentioned in the document?

• A) Segregation

• B) Accommodation

• C) Isolation

• D) Differentiation

Why might someone use downward convergence?

• To appear more formal

• To appear cool or less privileged

• To improve their language skills

• To fit in with a professional environment

What does RP stand for in the context of convergence?

• Regional Pronunciation

• Received Pronunciation

• Regular Pronunciation

• Refined Pronunciation

What is the opposite of upward convergence?

• Lateral convergence

• Downward convergence

• Neutral convergence

• Reverse convergence

What is a possible reason for someone to use upward convergence?

• To appear less formal

• To fit in with a professional environment

• To adopt a new language

• To maintain their original accent

What kind of sound is used at the end in Scouse instead of a glottal stop?

• A nasal sound

• A breathy sound

• A sharp sound

• A silent sound

Which study is associated with the Liverpool dialect?

• Smith (2008)

• Watson (2006)

• Johnson (2010)

• Brown (2005)