Basic Terminologies in Language Varieties Part 1
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 fun
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
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
3. An ethnolect is a specific type of lect spoken by a certain
Ethnic group
Nation
Profession
Age group
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
Register
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.
Register
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
Register
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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