Regional Variation

Regional Variation

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20 Qs

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Regional Variation

Regional Variation

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English

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Anastasia Tokareva

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20 questions

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1.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"________ language " - an idealized variety associated with education and media.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the difference between "accent" and "dialect"?

Accent refers to grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary; dialect refers to pronunciation.

Accent involves pronunciation; dialect includes grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.

They mean the same thing.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Standard American English differ from Standard British English?

They differ mainly in pronunciation and some vocabulary.

American English lacks a formal written standard.

They are entirely unrelated languages.

British English uses completely different grammar rules.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a "dialect continuum"?

A sharp boundary between two languages.

A single dialect used worldwide.

A gradual merging of dialects across regions.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does "bidialectal" mean?

Speaking two unrelated languages.

Using two dialects in different contexts.

Forgetting one’s native dialect.

6.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

"________" - a line marking where a linguistic feature changes. 

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does NORMS stand for in dialect surveys?

Neutral, official, regional, mainstream speech.

New, outgoing, radical, modern speakers.

Non-mobile, older, rural, male speakers.

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