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Dialects can exist anywhere, while subdialects only exist in the United States.
Dialects can exist anywhere, while subdialects only exist in the United States.
Dialects vary their vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation, while subdialects do not.
Dialects vary their vocabulary, spelling, and pronunciation, while subdialects do not.
A dialect can contain numerous subdialects, while subdialects are generally not further divided.
A dialect can contain numerous subdialects, while subdialects are generally not further divided.
Speakers of different dialects can generally understand each other, while speakers of different subdialects cannot.
Speakers of different dialects can generally understand each other, while speakers of different subdialects cannot.
Speakers of different languages can generally understand dialects, while they are unable to understand subdialects.
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The best description of the difference between a dialect and a subdialect is:
A dialect can contain numerous subdialects, while subdialects are generally not further divided.
This option accurately reflects the hierarchical relationship between dialects and subdialects. Dialects are broader linguistic varieties that may encompass several subdialects, which are more localized variations within the broader dialect.
