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What is a vernacular language?

• A language used only for religious purposes
• A language used for everyday communication in a community
• A formal variety used in government
• A language spoken only by elite groups
• A constructed language

Which of the following is an example of a lingua franca?

• Latin in medieval Europe
• A dialect spoken only in rural areas
• A language with no native speakers
• A variety used only in literature
• A pidgin that has become extinct

Which characteristic best defines a pidgin language?

• A language with complex grammar
• A simplified language used for communication between speakers of different languages
• A language that has official status
• A dialect of a major language
• A language that is only spoken in written form

What distinguishes a creole from a pidgin?

• Creoles are always written, while pidgins are only spoken
• Creoles develop as native languages of a community
• Pidgins have complex grammar, while creoles do not
• Pidgins are more prestigious than creoles
• Creoles are spoken only by isolated communities

Which of the following is an example of a standard language?

• A language used in everyday informal conversations
• A dialect spoken only in rural areas
• A variety used in formal settings and taught in schools
• A pidgin that is developing into a creole
• A language spoken only by a minority

Which of these best describes diglossia?

• A situation where two languages are spoken by the same community for different functions
• A condition where a language has no native speakers
• A scenario where all speakers use only one language
• A situation where bilingualism leads to language extinction
• A linguistic phenomenon where only one variety is used in a country

What is a common function of a lingua franca?

• To preserve ancient texts
• To enable communication between speakers of different languages
• To replace indigenous languages
• To be used only in formal settings
• To prevent language mixing

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a creole language?

• It has native speakers
• It has a fully developed grammar
• It is only used for trade
• It evolves from a pidgin
• It may become a standard language

Which term describes the process where a pidgin develops into a creole?

• Lexification
• Creolization
• Code-switching
• Language shift
• Dialect leveling

What is an example of code-switching?

• A speaker using two languages in a single conversation
• A community abandoning its native language
• A dialect becoming a standard language
• A language becoming extinct
• A pidgin evolving into a creole