The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about linguistic concepts and terms. The questions cover topics such as what SWE stands for, definitions of standard English, pidgin, creole, dialects, synchronic and diachronic linguistics, world Englishes, written vs oral language, and the mirror test for animal consciousness.
The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about linguistic concepts and terms. The questions cover topics such as what SWE stands for, definitions of standard English, pidgin, creole, dialects, synchronic and diachronic linguistics, world Englishes, written vs oral language, and the mirror test for animal consciousness.
The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about linguistic concepts and terms. The questions cover topics such as what SWE stands for, definitions of standard English, pidgin, creole, dialects, synchronic and diachronic linguistics, world Englishes, written vs oral language, and the mirror test for animal consciousness.
The document contains 10 multiple choice questions about linguistic concepts and terms. The questions cover topics such as what SWE stands for, definitions of standard English, pidgin, creole, dialects, synchronic and diachronic linguistics, world Englishes, written vs oral language, and the mirror test for animal consciousness.
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Instruction. Answer the following question and encircle the correct answer.
1. What SWE stands for?
a. Standard Written Englishes b. Standard Written English c. Standardize Written in English d. None of the above
2. It is the English language used by educated speakers and writers.
a. Common Language b. Standard English c. American English d. English Language
3. Language is a structured system of communication that consists of grammar and
______? a. Pronunciation b. Vocabulary c. Syntax d. Semantics
4. A language developed to promote communication among speakers of many
languages is referred as? a. Creole b. Pidgin c. English d. Dialect
5. It is also called “not anyone's native tongue”
a. Creole b. Pidgin c. English d. Dialect 6. A controversial term for a dialect of the English language used by educated speakers and writers. a. Englishes b. World Englishes c. Standard English d. Universal grammar 7. It refers to the study of a language through different periods in history. a. Synchronic Linguistics b. Old English c. Plurality of English d. Diachronic Linguistics 8. These are forms of English that have been developed by non-native speakers. In the broad sociolinguistic context, this term is used to refer to the various English dialects. a. Multilingualism b. Philippine English c. Common Language d. World Englishes 9. It refers to a language that is written down and used for recording events, ideas and feelings. a. Oral Language b. Linguistic Universals c. Written Language d. Common Language 10. It is the quality or state of self-awareness within a non-human animal. a. Self-awareness b. Critical Thinking c. Animal Consciousness d. Mirror Test