Basic Terminologies in Language Varieties Part 1

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Language Varieties Terminology Quiz

Test your knowledge on the basic terminologies related to language varieties! This quiz covers essential concepts such as dialects, registers, and sociolects, helping you refine your understanding of how language functions in various contexts.

Whether you are a student, teacher, or simply an enthusiast of linguistics, this quiz is designed to challenge and engage you. Participate now and see how well you know the intricacies of language!

10 Multiple Choice Questions
Learn about ethnolects and idiolects
Explore the different types of registers

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1. What is the linguistic term used in referring to distinctive form of language or language groups that include dialect, registers and styles?

Langue

Lects

Cluster

Orthography

2. This is the form of language that is claimed to be the one used by the educated and the professionals.

Standard language

Lingua franca

Sociolect

Global language

4. This is the lect spoken by each individual which is unique based on how many languages an individual can speak.

Idiolect

Dialect

Ethnolect

Sociolect

5. This lect bears a regional or social variety on pronunciation, grammar or vocabulary that differ from the standard.

Dialect

Sociolect

Ethnolect

6. This lect refers to the specific way a speaker uses language appropriately for a specific circumstance. This includes fitting word choice, tone of voice and even body language for a certain situation.

Dialect

Tact

Jargon

7. Usually, registers are concerned with the variations in formality of language use. This variation in formality is usually referred to in linguistics as:

Stylistic variation

Formal register

Standard language

Occupational langue

8. The specialized language used by a group of people who exclusively belong to a professional or occupational group is called:

Jargon

Euphemism

Technicality

Colloquial

9. This lect refers to the most general classification of a language variety used by a socioeconomic class, a profession, an age group or any other social group.

Sociolect

Standard language

Vernacular

10. In linguistics, especially in the field of dialectology, the group of people who share a set of norms or conventions for language use is called:

Speech community

Nation

Ethnic tribe

Professional society

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