Vocabulary Unit 3 Topic 2

What is the definition of 'Standard Language'?

• A language variety used by a group of people in their public discourse.

• A language that is only spoken in informal settings.

• A language that has no written form.

• A language that is unique to a specific region.

According to the Conquest Theory, the Proto-Indo-European language was spread into Europe by:

• peaceful trade and cultural exchange

• military conquest and migration

• natural evolution and adaptation

• religious conversion and assimilation

The Agricultural Theory regarding the diffusion of the Proto-Indo-European language into Europe is explained by:

• The spread of farming practices from the Near East to Europe.

• The migration of warrior tribes from the steppes.

• The development of trade routes across Europe.

• The influence of ancient European empires.

Language Replacement affects cultures by:

• Preserving cultural heritage

• Enhancing cultural diversity

• Eroding traditional practices

• Strengthening cultural identity

The term 'bilingual' refers to:

• a person who speaks two languages fluently

• a person who speaks only one language

• a person who speaks multiple languages

• a person who does not speak any language

An isolate language is a language that:

• is related to other languages

• has no known relatives

• is spoken by a large population

• is a constructed language

Which of the following is an example of a multilingual state?

• Belgium

• Japan

• Brazil

• Australia

A monolingual state is a state where:

• multiple languages are spoken

• only one language is spoken

• no official language is recognized

• two official languages are recognized

Fill in the blank: Japan is a _______ state where only one language is spoken.

• monolingual

• multilingual

• bilingual

• trilingual

What is an example of an Incident Name?

• Battle Creek, Michigan

• Little London, Jamaica

• Hot Springs, Arkansas

• Hallsville, Texas

Answer explanation

Battle Creek, Michigan was named after a skirmish between a government surveyor and two Native Americans in 1825.