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Worksheetsregional variation in language
Total questions: 7
Worksheet time: 4mins
Dialect is used for…
To describe a style of clothing worn by certain social groups.
To form of currency used in ancient civilizations.
to describe features of grammar and vocabulary as well as aspects of pronunciation
to describe type of dance popular in rural communities.
How does the study of dialects called?
Dialectorama
Dialectology
Dialectography
Dialectometry
What does NORMS stand for?
National Organization for Reptile Management and Safety
Non-mobile Older Rural Male Speakers
New Online Resource Management System
Never Ordinary Roaming Monkeys Society
Who are bidialectal?
Speakers who move back and forth across border areas, using different varieties with some ease
Individuals who have a strong preference for one dialect over another.
Linguists specialized in studying dialectal variations
People who speak two different languages fluently.
What is the definition for the term "pidgin"?
A type of bird native to the South Pacific islands known for its colorful plumage.
A style of cooking originating from the Caribbean islands, characterized by the use of spicy sauces and seafood
A term used in computer programming to describe a small bug or glitch in the code
A simplified language that develops as a means of communication between two or more groups that do not have a language in common.
The language that forms as the blend of two or more languages. These types of languages develop when people who speak different languages live in the same area.
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Is standard language the only variety of language?
True
False
