Quiz on Language and Dialect Concepts

What is a language?

• A system of human communication with standardized grammar

• A specific form of a dialect

• A non-standard way of speaking

• A language that is not widely used

Which of the following is an example of a language?

• Cebuano

• Filipino

• Hiligaynon

• Ilocano

What characterizes a dialect?

• It is specific to a region or social group

• It has a standardized written form

• It is used by a large population

• It is always written

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a dialect?

• Unique cultural variations

• Non-standard form

• Widely accepted grammar

• Regional identity

What is a mother tongue?

• The first language a person learns

• A language learned in school

• A language spoken in a foreign country

• A language used for trade

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

• Cebuano

• Hiligaynon

• Filipino

• Mandarin

What defines a foreign language?

• Not widely spoken in the learner's community

• Learned in a local community

• A language used for daily communication

• Learned from family members

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

• Tagalog

• Spanish

• Filipino

• Cebuano

What is the national language of the Philippines?

• Cebuano

• Filipino

• Spanish

• English

When was Tagalog renamed to Filipino?

• 1987

• 1973

• 1937

• 2000