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Exploring Language Variation

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Why might you have trouble understanding another variety of your native language?

Because speakers of that variety don't know how to speak grammatically

Because your variety has different rules/building blocks (correct)

Because social factors make some dialects 'standard' and others non-standard

Because every natural language has its own consistent set of building blocks and rules

What makes some dialects 'standard' and others non-standard?

Linguistic factors

Geographical factors

Social factors (correct)

Economic factors

What is the goal of the course mentioned in the text?

To learn different dialects of English

To practice working with data sets (correct)

To understand the rules of non-standard dialects

To investigate wealthy areas/regions

What does the text say about every natural language?

Every natural language has its own consistent set of building blocks and rules Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is NOT supported by the text?

Every natural language has inconsistent building blocks and rules Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about dialects associated with wealthy areas/regions?

They are considered 'standard' Signup and view all the answers

What can you learn as a descriptive grammarian?

The rules of non-standard dialects Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the exercise mentioned in the text?

To practice working with a data set Signup and view all the answers

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Language Variation and Understanding

Difficulty in understanding another variety of your native language may arise due to differences in pronunciation, vocabulary, and grammar.
A dialect's standardization is often influenced by social, political, and economic factors, with "standard" dialects being associated with power, prestige, and education.

Goals of Language Study

The goal of the course is to explore the fundamental characteristics of human language, with a focus on language diversity and variation.

Natural Language

Every natural language is complex, diverse, and has its own unique grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.

Unsupported Statement

The text does not support the idea that some languages are inherently superior to others.

Dialects and Socio-Economic Status

Dialects associated with wealthy areas or regions are often considered "standard" or more prestigious.

Descriptive Grammar

As a descriptive grammarian, you can learn to identify and describe the patterns and structures of language in a systematic and objective way.

Language Exercise

The purpose of the exercise mentioned in the text is to help learners develop a more nuanced understanding of language variation and to appreciate the diversity of human language.

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Description

Test your knowledge of language variation and description with this quiz! Learn about the different dialects and variations of your native language and discover the consistent set of building blocks and rules unique to each. Challenge your understanding and expand your linguistic horizons.