The first language learned at home in childhood and still understood by a person is called (a)   .

A group of people who share rules for conducting and interpreting at least one variety of a language or dialect is called a (a)   .

The branch of linguistics that deals with the sound system of a language is called (a)   .

The process by which humans acquire the ability to comprehend and produce language is called (a)   .

The social and linguistic phenomenon where speakers of different languages or dialects interact, leading to a transfer of linguistic features, is called (a)   .

A permanent alteration in the features and use of a language over time is known as (a)   .

The set of words and their meanings within a language is referred to as its (a)   .

A language that a person uses other than their first or native language is referred to as (a)   .

In linguistics, the term (a)   refers to a system of rules governing the structure of sentences, phrases, and words.

This form of communication is also known as manual language and transmits meaning without spoken or written words.

(a)  

The use of electronic media such as teleconferencing and online platforms to enable interaction beyond face-to-face contact is classified as (a)   communication.

This communication type requires the adaptation of interaction styles to accommodate differences in cultural backgrounds while fostering inclusivity.

(a)  

The unstructured, informal communication network within an organization, often disseminating unofficial information, is known as the (a)   .