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L5 English language Quiz on Spoken language terms, created by Claire Collins on 01/05/2017.

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Spoken language terms

Question 1 of 6

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Pronunciation of words according to location or social class.

Select one of the following:

  • Idiolect

  • Received pronunciation

  • Accent

Explanation

Question 2 of 6

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Form of language distinct to a place or social class, characterised by vocabulary and grammar.

Select one of the following:

  • Standard English

  • Dialect

  • Non-Standard English

Explanation

Question 3 of 6

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A high status* British dialect that is not specific to a particular location.
(* In some social circles.)

Select one of the following:

  • Non-Standard English

  • Idiolect

  • Standard English

Explanation

Question 4 of 6

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Individual’s personal way of speaking (including accent, dialect and use of vocabulary).

Select one of the following:

  • Idiolect

  • Standard English

  • Received Pronunciation

Explanation

Question 5 of 6

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A low status* dialect that is specific to a particular location or social class.
(* In some social circles.)

Select one of the following:

  • Standard English

  • Non standard English

  • Dialect

Explanation

Question 6 of 6

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A high status British English accent, originally based on the speech of the upper class of south- eastern England and characteristic of the English spoken at the public schools and at Oxford and Cambridge Universities.

Select one of the following:

  • Idiolect

  • Dialect

  • Received Pronunciation

Explanation

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