Cuestionario sobre Tipos de Variación Lingüística

What type of variation refers to the differences in language use among different social groups?

• Regional dialects

• Individual dialects

• Occupational dialects

• Social dialects

What is the main function of a standard language?

• Used in international communication

• Used exclusively in literature

• Used only in informal contexts

• Used by minority groups

What does a national language represent in a country?

• The social hierarchy

• The cultural diversity

• The national identity

• The history of the country

Which of the following is a characteristic of a dialect?

• It is used only by an ethnic group

• It involves differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar

• It is a completely different language

• It has no variations in grammar

What type of dialect is used by a minority ethnic group as a marker of identity?

• Regional dialects

• Social dialects

• Individual dialects

• Minority dialects

What is meant by 'idiolect'?

• A dialect of a specific region

• A dialect of an ethnic group

• A dialect used by a social group

• The personal language of an individual

Which of the following statements is true about standard language?

• It has no abstract norms

• It is used only in informal contexts

• It is a historical process in constant evolution

• It is considered incorrect by society

What type of dialect is associated with a specific social class?

• Regional dialects

• Minority dialects

• Individual dialects

• Sociolect

What is understood by regional variation in language?

• Differences in language use among different age groups

• Differences in language use in formal contexts

• Differences in language use within the same country

• Differences in language use between different countries

What is an example of a minority dialect?

• Australian English

• African American Vernacular English

• British English

• American English