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What are the varieties of English spoken by a socially limited number of people in certain localities known as?
What are the varieties of English spoken by a socially limited number of people in certain localities known as?
- Slangs
- Dialects (correct)
- Linguistic quirks
- Regional jargon
What influences English pronunciation according to the text?
What influences English pronunciation according to the text?
- Historical events and cultural practices
- Educational background and technological advancements
- Economic status and political affiliations
- Geographical location and social factors (correct)
What is reducing the marked differences in dialectal pronunciations?
What is reducing the marked differences in dialectal pronunciations?
- Globalization and international trade
- Technological advancements and social media
- Government intervention and language standardization
- Communication media and increased population mobility (correct)
What is the text's view on the differences between dialectal pronunciations of Manchester and London?
What is the text's view on the differences between dialectal pronunciations of Manchester and London?
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What are the varieties of English pronunciation spoken in the British Isles known as?
What are the varieties of English pronunciation spoken in the British Isles known as?
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