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Kalala uses Shi when communicating with people from a different tribal group.
Kalala uses Shi when communicating with people from a different tribal group.
False
The local market-place variety of Swahili is called Kingwana.
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.
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.
French is one of the national languages of the Democratic Republic of the Congo-Zaire.
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Kalala uses Indoubil when communicating with government officials in Bukavu.
Kalala uses Indoubil when communicating with government officials in Bukavu.
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Indoubil is a variety used among young people in Bukavu regardless of their ethnic backgrounds.
Indoubil is a variety used among young people in Bukavu regardless of their ethnic backgrounds.
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Indoubil is a distinct variety or code based on Swahili, French, English, and Italian.
Indoubil is a distinct variety or code based on Swahili, French, English, and Italian.
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Kalala's linguistic repertoire includes four varieties of Swahili.
Kalala's linguistic repertoire includes four varieties of Swahili.
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Social factors play a role in determining which code or variety Kalala uses for communication.
Social factors play a role in determining which code or variety Kalala uses for communication.
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Kalala and a soldier who recently arrived in Bukavu share only one code or variety for communication: standard Zairean Swahili.
Kalala and a soldier who recently arrived in Bukavu share only one code or variety for communication: standard Zairean Swahili.
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In large speech communities, typical interactions involving social factors can help explain language choice.
In large speech communities, typical interactions involving social factors can help explain language choice.
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The 'typical' family interaction mentioned in the text would most likely take place in a non-domestic setting.
The 'typical' family interaction mentioned in the text would most likely take place in a non-domestic setting.
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