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What pattern of [h]-dropping was observed in Sydney?
What pattern of [h]-dropping was observed in Sydney?
- Men and women pronounce Mrs. Hall with equal [h]-dropping
- There is no difference in [h]-dropping between men and women
- Men pronounce Mrs. Hall with less [h]-dropping than women
- Women pronounce Mrs. Hall with less [h]-dropping than men (correct)
What is a possible reason why women use more standard English than men?
What is a possible reason why women use more standard English than men?
- Women have a natural inclination towards standard language
- Men are more comfortable with vernacular speech
- Women are more concerned with social status (correct)
- Women are generally more educated than men
What is the role that society tends to expect from women?
What is the role that society tends to expect from women?
- To avoid offending men
- To challenge social norms
- To model correct behavior in the community (correct)
- To promote vernacular speech
Why do subordinate groups, such as women and children, tend to use more standard language forms?
Why do subordinate groups, such as women and children, tend to use more standard language forms?
What is a characteristic of vernacular speech?
What is a characteristic of vernacular speech?
What is the relationship between social class and language use?
What is the relationship between social class and language use?
What is a reason why women are more likely to use standard language forms?
What is a reason why women are more likely to use standard language forms?
What type of speech is often used in informal conversations?
What type of speech is often used in informal conversations?
What is a characteristic of women's linguistic behavior?
What is a characteristic of women's linguistic behavior?
What is a possible explanation for why women use more standard language forms?
What is a possible explanation for why women use more standard language forms?
What is a common finding in research on language and social class?
What is a common finding in research on language and social class?
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