18 Questions
Sociolinguists are primarily interested in studying:
How social factors influence language use and variation
In the examples provided, what social factor influenced Ray's language choices?
His relationship with the addressee
Which of the following is NOT a factor that can influence linguistic choices according to the text?
The speaker's socioeconomic status
What is a linguistic variable studied by sociolinguists?
All of the above
Which of the following is an example of a social variable studied by sociolinguists?
All of the above
Language can serve which of the following functions?
All of the above
What is the primary focus of sociolinguists?
The relationship between language and society
Which of the following best describes a key aspect of sociolinguistics?
Examining how language is used to convey social meaning
Why did Ray use different language when addressing his mother versus his teacher?
The social context influenced his language choice
What does the example of Ray addressing the principal illustrate?
The influence of social context on language choice
Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences language choice according to sociolinguistics?
The grammatical rules of the language
What can the study of language use in different social contexts reveal?
The way language works and social relationships within a community
According to the passage, which of the following factors is NOT mentioned as influencing language choice?
The educational background of the speakers
The example of university students finding it easier to discuss academic subjects in English suggests that which factor influences language choice?
The topic being discussed
Which of the following statements best represents the central idea of the passage?
Linguistic choices reflect people's awareness of various social components.
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about the use of dialects?
Dialects are more commonly used in informal settings like home.
Which factor is exemplified by the contrast between using the local dialect at home and standard Norwegian to discuss national politics?
The topic being discussed
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true about the factors influencing language choice?
The factors can be grouped in ways that are helpful for understanding language choice.
Explore the influence of social factors on language use in different contexts, relationships, and settings. Understand how factors such as participants, social context, purpose of communication, and topic can impact language choice.
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