Question 1

What is the primary function of language according to Archibald A. Hill?

Accepted Answer

Language is the main and most complex form of symbolic human activity.

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Language is a simple tool for communication.

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Language is a fixed set of rules for conversation.

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Language is only used for expressing emotions.

Question 2

What does bilingualism refer to?

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The ability to understand and speak two languages.

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The ability to switch between two languages without fluency.

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The ability to understand multiple dialects.

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The ability to understand and speak only one language.

Question 3

Which term describes the ability to understand and use three or more languages?

Accepted Answer

Multilingualism.

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Bilingualism

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Idiolect

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Monolingualism

Question 4

What is the definition of monolingualism?

Accepted Answer

The ability to speak and understand only one language.

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The ability to switch languages depending on context.

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The ability to communicate in several dialects of one language.

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The ability to understand multiple languages.

Question 5

According to Paz et al. (2003), what role does language serve in human interaction?

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Language is a bridge used to express and fulfill any human desire or need.

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Language is solely for artistic expression.

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Language is a barrier to understanding.

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Language is irrelevant in modern society.

Question 6

What significant educational policy was implemented in the Philippines in 1974?

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The Bilingual Education Policy.

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The National Language Education Policy

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The Monolingual Education Policy

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The Multilingual Education Policy

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of language mentioned in the text?

Accepted Answer

Language is static or unchanging.

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Language has unique characteristics.

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Language is dynamic or alive.

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Language is arbitrary.

Question 8

What role does the first language play according to the text?

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It helps shape thought and identity.

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It is irrelevant in education.

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It is only a cultural artifact.

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It serves no real purpose in communication.

Question 9

What is the term for language varieties based on social class or group?

Accepted Answer

Sosyolek.

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Idyolek

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Dayalek

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Pidgin

Question 10

What is one major effect of multilingualism in the Philippines?

Accepted Answer

It is a reality and a wealth to be proud of.

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It reduces the need for education.

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It leads to confusion in communication.

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It has no significant impact on culture.

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