36 exam-style questions on Language and identity — topic T1.5 of Identities in the IB English B syllabus — with answers and explanations. Samples below; the full set is free with an account.
Which word means the informal words and expressions used by a particular group?
Answer: slang
Slang consists of very informal words and phrases, often specific to a group or generation.
Choose the correct word: "English is her ___ language, the one she has spoken since birth, but she also speaks fluent Spanish."
Answer: native
A "native" (or mother) language is the first language a person learns from birth.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Answer: My grandmother speaks a dialect that is spoken by only a few people now.
The relative pronoun 'that' (or 'which') correctly refers to the thing 'dialect'; 'what' and 'who' are wrong here.
Choose the word: "When you switch between two languages in the same conversation, this is called code-___."
Answer: switching
"Code-switching" is alternating between two or more languages or varieties within a conversation.
Which word describes a language used by speakers of different first languages to communicate, such as English internationally?
Answer: lingua franca
A lingua franca is a common language adopted between speakers whose native languages differ.
Choose the best word: "Speaking your family's language helps you stay connected to your cultural ___."
Answer: heritage
"Heritage" is the traditions, culture and values passed down from previous generations.
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