Philippine English Varieties

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What is a characteristic of an acrolect?

It is only used in very informal contexts.

It has a unique syntax that deviates from the standard language.

Its grammatical structures are similar to the standard language. (correct)

It is a variety of language that is not widely used.

What is the primary difference between a mesolect and a basilect?

Their geographical distribution.

Their level of informality.

Their frequency of use.

Their similarity to the standard language. (correct)

In which contexts is a basilect typically used?

Formal business meetings.

Academic lectures.

Government proceedings.

Very informal contexts. (correct)

What is a characteristic of a mesolect?

It retains features not found in the acrolect. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between the three varieties of language?

They are part of a post-creole continuum. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Roman god of time, generation, dissolution, abundance, wealth, agriculture, periodic renewal, and liberation?

Saturn Signup and view all the answers

Which Roman god was associated with war and agriculture?

Mars Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Roman goddess of love, beauty, desire, sex, fertility, prosperity, and victory?

Venus Signup and view all the answers

Which Roman god was associated with the underworld, ores, and precious stones?

Pluto Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Roman god of the sky and thunder?

Jupiter Signup and view all the answers

Which Roman god was associated with the sea, winds, and storms?

Neptune Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, and endings?

Janus Signup and view all the answers

Which Roman god was associated with horses and horsemanship?

Neptune Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Roman king of the gods?

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