Multiple Choice
A sociolinguist studies
A) the universal grammar of language.
B) linguistic competence.
C) cross-cultural comparisons of phonemic distinctions.
D) the interaction of history and sociology.
E) speech in its social context.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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