Bilingualism: Definitions and Distinctions Quiz
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What is the aim of the chapter on bilingualism?

To show that the ownership of two languages is not as simple as having two wheels or two eyes.

How does the chapter introduce the concept of bilingualism?

By comparing it to the simple idea of having two wheels for a bicycle or two eyes for binoculars.

What questions need to be addressed regarding bilingualism?

Is someone bilingual if they are fluent in one language but less than fluent in their other language? Is someone bilingual if they rarely or never use one of their languages?

How can bilingualism be examined?

<p>As the possession of the individual, and in social groups, communities, regions, or countries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinction should be made in understanding bilingualism?

<p>An initial distinction between bilingualism as an individual characteristic and bilingualism in a social group, community, region, or country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main distinctions made in the text in relation to bilingualism?

<p>The two main distinctions made are between individual bilingualism and societal bilingualism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the term 'bilingualism' ambiguous when asking whether a person speaks two languages?

<p>The term 'bilingualism' is ambiguous because a person may be able to speak two languages but tends to speak only one language in practice, or may regularly speak two languages but have limited competence in one language.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some important areas of study mentioned in the text in relation to bilingualism?

<p>Some important areas of study mentioned are sociology, sociolinguistics, politics, geography, education, and social psychology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the geographical context given as an example of groups of bilinguals in the text?

<p>The example given is the Basques in Spain, who are located in a particular region.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential distinction made in the text in relation to bilinguals' language abilities?

<p>The essential distinction is made between language ability and language use, sometimes referred to as the difference between degree and function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is someone considered bilingual if they are fluent in one language but less than fluent in their other language?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Is someone considered bilingual if they rarely or never use one of their languages?

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bilingualism is simply about two languages, like a bicycle having two wheels or binoculars being for two eyes.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The chapter aims to show that the ownership of two languages is as simple as having two wheels or two eyes.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bilingualism can be examined as the possession of the individual and does not involve social groups, communities, regions, or countries.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Bilinguals and multilinguals are usually found only as individuals and not in groups.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The term 'bilingualism' is not ambiguous when asking whether a person speaks two languages.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The distinction made between language ability and language use is referred to as the difference between degree and function.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: The chapter provides an introduction to bilingualism as a group possession (societal bilingualism) in Chapter 3.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Bilinguals may form a distinct language group only as a majority and not as a minority.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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