Unit 4: Lessons 4 and 5

What does language act as in relation to culture?

• Facilitator

• Barrier

• Influencer

• Observer

In which situations is Pidgin language often used?

• In trade situations where different languages are spoken

• In academic settings

• In religious ceremonies

• In social gatherings

What does the term 'isogloss' refer to?

• Shared features of languages in a geographical area

• Different dialects within a language

• The study of language evolution

• The influence of culture on language

What is a pidgin?

• A simplified language used for communication between groups with no common language.

• A formal language used for official communication.

• A secret language used by a specific group.

• A language used for artistic expression.

What is slang?

• A form of formal language

• A type of written language

• Informal expressions and words not considered standard to a language or dialect

• A type of sign language

What is the study of place names called?

• Etymology

• Toponymy

• Linguistics

• Anthropology

What can a pidgin language be built from?

• Sounds

• Body language

• Words from different languages

• All of the above