Ling 115 - Final
Research on language attitudes supports which of the following conclusions? -
correct answer ✔✔That language attitudes can be triggered by general linguistic
characteristics, such as speaking a particular language or dialect, or by specific
features, such as using a certain word or phrase.
Research on language attitudes has found all of the following EXCEPT which one? -
correct answer ✔✔That listeners tend to perceive speakers of high-status varieties
as warmer and more friendly than speakers of low-status varieties.
Students who speak non-standard dialects of English often struggle in school. All of
the following factors contribute to their struggles EXCEPT which one? - correct
answer ✔✔Non-standard dialects, due to the relative simplicity of their grammars,
do not enable their speakers to process and express complex academic ideas.
Which of the following is NOT one of the approaches to dealing with students who
come to school speaking a non-standard dialect of English? - correct answer
✔✔Helping students master their non-standard English dialect so they can speak it
proficiently.
Which of the following is NOT one of the goals that Ms. Washington mentions in
connection with her use of Ebonics in the classroom? - correct answer ✔✔For
students to become proficient in Ebonics and Standard English.
Ms. Wolfe describes Standard English in which of the following ways? - correct
answer ✔✔a .beautiful
b. absolutely everything
*c.both (a) and (b)*
