Language Varieties and Registers

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What does speech variety signify according to the text?

The number of speakers of a specific language

The historical origins of a language

The class of situation where a certain speech variety is used (correct)

The region where the language is spoken

In the context of language varieties, what does a domain refer to?

A specific dialect of a language

A unit of language that cannot vary

A type of written communication

The class of situation where a certain speech variety is used (correct)

Which term is synonymous with 'speech variety'?

Verbal communication (correct)

Dialect diversity

Language uniformity

Code-switching

What would be an incorrect interpretation of 'speech variety'?

Variation in grammar rules among languages Signup and view all the answers

Which best describes the importance of understanding speech varieties?

Recognizing the class of situation where a speech variety is used Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of domain signify in the context of speech varieties?

The class of situation in which a speech variety is used Signup and view all the answers

How is speech variety related to the concept of domain?

It indicates the type of language spoken within a particular domain Signup and view all the answers

In the study of language varieties, what role does speech variety play?

It reflects the different contexts and situations where language is employed Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is crucial in identifying a speech variety according to the text?

The specific class of situation where it is used Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding speech varieties vital in communication?

It enables effective interaction in different situations Signup and view all the answers

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What does speech variety signify according to the text?

In the context of language varieties, what does a domain refer to?

Which term is synonymous with 'speech variety'?

What would be an incorrect interpretation of 'speech variety'?

Which best describes the importance of understanding speech varieties?

What does the concept of domain signify in the context of speech varieties?

How is speech variety related to the concept of domain?

In the study of language varieties, what role does speech variety play?

Which factor is crucial in identifying a speech variety according to the text?

Why is understanding speech varieties vital in communication?

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