Quiz on Language and Linguistics

What is the basis of the Filipino language?

• Chinese

• English

• Tagalog

• Spanish

Who is known as the Father of the National Language?

• Emilio Aguinaldo

• Manuel L. Quezon

• Andres Bonifacio

• Jose Rizal

What characteristic of language indicates that it changes according to societal needs?

• Dynamic

• Static

• Formal

• Informal

Which of the following is an example of an idiolect?

• Technical terms in medicine

• LGBTQ+ jargon

• Family language at home

• Cebuano dialect

What type of language variation is used within a household?

• Dayalek

• Ekolek

• Sosyolek

• Idiolect

What is the term for the technical terms used in a specific profession?

• Jargon

• Idiolect

• Sosyolek

• Ekolek

Which of the following is NOT a dimension of language register?

• Field

• Tenor

• Mode

• Tone

What is the purpose of instrumental language use?

• To engage in conversation

• To provide information

• To give commands or requests

• To express feelings

Which of the following is an example of a regulatory function of language?

• Expressing creativity

• Setting rules

• Asking questions

• Sharing opinions

What does the term 'lingua franca' refer to?

• A native language

• A language used for trade between speakers of different languages

• A formal language used in government

• A dialect of a specific region