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QuizMultiple Choice

Assimilation, Acculturation, and Accommodation

Question 3 • CA-Ethnic Studies

In what way is code-switching used to express identity?

Answer
A
by avoiding any display of one's cultural background
B
by adhering strictly to the use of Standard English in all situations
C
by asserting a certain part of one's uniqueness in different contexts
D
by refusing to adapt language use to different social settings

Explanation

Code-switching means shifting language or speech styles depending on the situation. These choices can express different aspects of a person’s identity in different contexts, so the best answer is “by asserting a certain part of one's uniqueness in different contexts.”

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