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How does common usage typically define 'language' and 'dialect'?
How does common usage typically define 'language' and 'dialect'?
- Based on the number of speakers
- Based on historical derivations (correct)
- Based on the weather patterns of the region
- Based on the alphabet used
What social factors are commonly considered when defining dialects?
What social factors are commonly considered when defining dialects?
- Education level and marital status
- Age and gender
- Class and location (correct)
- Income and occupation
How is 'dialect' often viewed in relation to 'language'?
How is 'dialect' often viewed in relation to 'language'?
- 'Dialect' is seen as an equivalent to 'language'
- 'Dialect' is deemed unrelated to 'language'
- 'Dialect' is considered subordinate to 'language' (correct)
- 'Dialect' is considered superior to 'language'
Why does Hudson (1980) argue that claiming a variety as a language based on size is meaningless?
Why does Hudson (1980) argue that claiming a variety as a language based on size is meaningless?
Why is using 'mutual intelligibility' as a criterion problematic for distinguishing between 'language' and 'dialect'?
Why is using 'mutual intelligibility' as a criterion problematic for distinguishing between 'language' and 'dialect'?
What is the concept of mutual intelligibility?
What is the concept of mutual intelligibility?
How does popular usage in Scandinavia differ from the concept of mutual intelligibility?
How does popular usage in Scandinavia differ from the concept of mutual intelligibility?
How do ordinary people typically view a dialect according to the text?
How do ordinary people typically view a dialect according to the text?
What difficulty do scholars face in distinguishing between language and dialect?
What difficulty do scholars face in distinguishing between language and dialect?
How does Haugen describe the situation regarding language and dialect terms?
How does Haugen describe the situation regarding language and dialect terms?