Sociolinguistics: Language Choice and Variation

What primary responsibility do practitioners and researchers have when utilizing the information presented?

Who assumes no legal responsibility for injury or damage arising from the use of the material?

Which of the following is specifically mentioned as a potential cause of liability that the book's publisher and authors are not responsible for?

What is the main purpose of the 'Brief Contents' section?

What is the type size of the book?

What is the primary reason for the linguistic diversity in Bukavu, as indicated in the text?

In what context does Kalala primarily use informal Shi?

What is Kingwana?

Why does Kalala use Standard Swahili with government officials?

Which of the following best describes Indoubil?

What is Kalala's level of proficiency in French?

What is the primary purpose of Kalala using standard Swahili when seeking employment?

Which language does Kalala listen to pop music in, despite not speaking or understanding it?

In the provided text, what is the primary focus of sociolinguists regarding linguistic variation?

What aspect of linguistic analysis is NOT explicitly mentioned as a level where variation occurs?

In the conversation between Sam and Jim, what does Sam's dropping of 'h' primarily indicate about him?

What is a function of different linguistic styles?

What is implied by the difference in Jim and Sam's $[h]$-dropping behavior, despite their similar regional origins?

Which of the following best describes the variations in language seen in example 5?

In example 5, what is suggested by the change in wording from 'Refuse should be deposited in the receptacle provided' to 'Put your rubbish in the bin, Jilly'?

What is a source of linguistic variation, besides vocabulary and pronunciation, that offers speakers a choice in expression?

Which of the following best describes a 'verbal repertoire'?

In the context of the provided text, what does the term 'style' primarily refer to?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an utterance with a high affective content, as described in the text?

What is a key function of a tag question (e.g., 'didn’t you?') when it has a high affective content?

What is the primary indication, within the provided content, that an utterance is from a subordinate to a superior?

According to the content, what is a key characteristic of utterances in interaction?

Within the context of linguistic studies, what does the term 'dialect' typically refer to?

What can be inferred from the statement that 'young people used only dialect forms' in Hemnesberget?

What does the concept of 'leakage' refer to in the context of language use?

Which of the following is the most likely explanation for choosing a particular language in a conversation, regardless of the setting or addressee?

In situations where participants share more than one language, which factor is LEAST likely to influence the code or variety chosen?

What is a primary language choice factor when addressing a high-status official in Bukavu?

Which statement accurately reflects the relationship between social roles and language codes as described in the text?

According to the provided information, which of these is the most significant factor when selecting an appropriate language variety in church?

In the example of Mr. Mukala, which language code is typically used when talking to his wife?

Why is English so frequently chosen for official transactions in Singapore, regardless of the speakers ethnicity?

In the context of diglossia, what is a key characteristic of the 'H' variety?

What is a key distinction between the 'H' and 'L' varieties in a diglossic relationship?

What is a typical use of the 'L' variety in a diglossic community like Eggenwil?

What is a specific example of a context where the 'H' variety might be used in Eggenwil, according to the provided text?

Which statement best describes the relationship between the 'H' and 'L' varieties in ‘classic’ diglossia?

What differentiates a diglossic community from a community where multiple languages are simply spoken?

What is one significant aspect of 'classic' diglossia that is highlighted in the text?

Which of the following best describes how code switching is presented in the text?