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'?

    <p>Variation in grammar rules among languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which best describes the importance of understanding speech varieties?

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

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

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

    How is speech variety related to the concept of domain?

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

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

    <p>It reflects the different contexts and situations where language is employed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The specific class of situation where it is used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is understanding speech varieties vital in communication?

    <p>It enables effective interaction in different situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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