Impact of Technology on Language

What is one positive impact of technology on language?

• The reduction of new forms of language, like emojis and internet slang.

• The creation of communication barriers due to excessive use of instant messaging tools.

• The limitation of learning new languages due to lack of accessible tools.

• Enhanced communication, allowing fast and effective connections through email, instant messaging, and social media.

In the phrase "These forms can be creative and add nuance to communication," what does the modal verb "can" imply?

• Possibility.

• Permission.

• Obligation.

• Advice.

What is the correct meaning of "I can swim"?

• I like swimming

• I am able to swim

• I swim every day

• I swim with friends

What does "You have to listen!" mean?

• It’s a good idea for you to listen

• You need to listen

• You can listen if you want

• You should listen sometimes

What does "He will help you" mean?

• He definitely will help you

• It’s possible that he’ll help you

• He might help you

• He won’t help you

What does "You shouldn’t eat pizza every day" mean?

• It’s a good idea to eat pizza every day

• It’s not a good idea to eat pizza every day

• You must eat pizza every day

• You can eat pizza every day

Which modal verb completes the sentence: "Mary ________________ watch the movie last night"?

• couldn’t

• can

• should

• have to

Code-switching is an example of:

• how language expresses and constructs social identity.

• how language dispenses with social identity.

• how language evolves and modifies over the centuries.

In the sentence: 'A person’s regional identity will be shown through their use of a regional accent.', the verb tense used is:

• Present

• Past

• Future

What does "She must be at home" mean?

• She is not at home

• She might be at home

• She is definitely at home

• She can be at home