In His Studies on Language Change, Labov (1970) Suggested That

Multiple Choice

In his studies on language change, Labov (1970) suggested that:

A) peer influence on dialect is related to age and exposure to new social groups.
B) change in dialects relates to a number of factors, including prestige, marriage status, social and economic conditions.
C) dialectical changes are consistent and predictable in children over the age of five.
D) sociopolitical circumstances are not an influence in dialect change among adolescents.