OLCOMM02 (Communication, Culture, and Society)

A community's language is dying. As a sociolinguist, what would be your first step to preserve it?

• A. Force schools to use it
  

• B. Document and archive native texts and oral traditions
  

• C. Translate it into English
  

• D. Ban other languages in the community

If a language is dominant in media and governance, how does that affect minority languages in the same region?

• A. It helps them grow
  

• B. It leads to bilingualism
  

• C. It marginalizes minority languages
  

• D. It promotes cultural equality

In designing a language policy for a multilingual school, what is a culturally sensitive approach?

• A. Use only the national language
  

• B. Allow students to speak their dialects freely
  

• C. Punish code-switching
  

• D. Ban non-English subjects

A Filipino student uses “po” and “opo” even when speaking English. What sociolinguistic phenomenon is this?

• A. Syntax transfer
  

• B. Cultural assimilation
  

• C. Linguistic borrowing
  

• D. Code transfer rooted in politeness norms

A country declares only one language official despite its ethnic diversity. What could be a long-term consequence?

• A. Stronger economy
  

• B. Cultural unity
  

• C. Ethnolinguistic conflict
  

• D. Improved education

How can social media accelerate language change in a community?

• A. By preserving traditional forms
  

• B. By exposing users to multiple dialects and slangs
  

• C. By restricting access to minority languages
  

• D. By making users passive consumers

What does it mean if two speakers shift between English and Bisaya mid-sentence?

• A. Semantic confusion
  

• B. Code-switching for identity signaling
  

• C. Poor grammar
  

• D. Language loss

If a student refuses to speak their native dialect due to shame, what cultural issue is present?

• A. Assimilation success
  

• B. Cultural appreciation
  

• C. Linguistic insecurity and stigma
  

• D. Nationalism

A company creates ads using local dialects. What cultural strategy are they using?

• A. Standardization
  

• B. Localization and identity resonance
  

• C. Globalization
  

• D. Linguistic hegemony

Which is the best example of how language influences worldview?

• A. Translating a word exactly
  

• B. Words for snow in Inuit cultures
  

• C. Speaking slowly
  

• D. Writing with a pen