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Exploring Culture: Race, Ethnicity, and Gender — Unit test

Question 1 • RAIL OC World Geography Studies B 2027

What is a dialect?

Answer
A
a language that is becoming extinct
B
a significant addition to the vocabulary, syntax, and cadence of a language
C
a significant deletion of the vocabulary, syntax, and cadence of a language
D
a set of small variations in the vocabulary, syntax, and cadence of a language

Explanation

A dialect is a variety of a language with differences in features such as vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and rhythm. These are variations within the language, not a language becoming extinct or a major addition or deletion. Therefore, the best answer is “a set of small variations in the vocabulary, syntax, and cadence of a language.”

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