Dialects, Sociolect, and Register Overview

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What is a dialect?

A distinct form of a language spoken in a certain geographical area

A variety of language characteristic of a social background or status

A subdivision of language used by a group of people in a particular region (correct)

A form of language related to the social group of the speaker

Which aspect influences Regional Dialect the most?

Socioeconomic status

Gender

Geography (correct)

Occupation

What does Sociolect primarily relate to?

Geographical background

Socioeconomic status (correct)

Educational background

Occupation

How are Sociolects distinguished?

By social activity and individual's speech to different social groups Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect influences the style of language according to the text?

Socioeconomic status Signup and view all the answers

What do different situations and scenarios require as per the text?

Different languages and levels of formality Signup and view all the answers

What type of language register includes old grammar or vocabulary related to cultures, religions, laws, or customs?

Frozen/Static Register Signup and view all the answers

Which type of language register is used when exchanging information or having a conversation with an expert?

Consultative Register Signup and view all the answers

What type of language register involves using slangs, vulgarities, and colloquialisms and is informal language used by peers and friends?

Casual Register Signup and view all the answers

In which language register do we find acts that never change and usually have a specific audience, purpose, and context?

Frozen/Static Register Signup and view all the answers

Which register is considered the most serious type and is indicated about information or facts to explain an idea to others?

Formal Register Signup and view all the answers

Which type of language register involves private communication between individuals who share a close relationship?

Intimate Register Signup and view all the answers

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