12 Questions
Kalala uses Shi when communicating with people from a different tribal group.
False
The local market-place variety of Swahili is called Kingwana.
False
Kalala listens to pop music in Lingala but does not speak or understand it.
True
French is one of the national languages of the Democratic Republic of the Congo-Zaire.
False
Kalala uses Indoubil when communicating with government officials in Bukavu.
False
Indoubil is a variety used among young people in Bukavu regardless of their ethnic backgrounds.
True
Indoubil is a distinct variety or code based on Swahili, French, English, and Italian.
True
Kalala's linguistic repertoire includes four varieties of Swahili.
False
Social factors play a role in determining which code or variety Kalala uses for communication.
True
Kalala and a soldier who recently arrived in Bukavu share only one code or variety for communication: standard Zairean Swahili.
False
In large speech communities, typical interactions involving social factors can help explain language choice.
True
The 'typical' family interaction mentioned in the text would most likely take place in a non-domestic setting.
False
Test your knowledge on language use in multicultural settings with a focus on informal and formal language varieties, tribal languages, and lingua franca usage. Explore the nuances of how individuals like Kalala adapt their language based on the social context.
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