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QuizMultiple Choice

Assimilation, Acculturation, and Accommodation

Question 1 • CA-Ethnic Studies

Why might there be pressure for someone to code-switch in a professional environment?

Answer
A
to showcase one's ability to speak multiple languages
B
to avoid being perceived as "foreign" or unskilled
C
to fulfill the requirement to use standard language at work and in school
D
to encourage the use of multiple dialects to promote diversity

Explanation

Code-switching means changing how you speak or communicate to fit a particular setting. In a professional environment, someone may feel pressure to do this to avoid being judged as “foreign” or unskilled because of their usual language or dialect. So the best answer is “to avoid being perceived as ‘foreign’ or unskilled.”

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