Question
Standard English tends to be valued over dialect because...
it is spoken by the largest number of people
it never changes
it is the language of the privileged and educated
it is easier to understand
it is spoken by the largest number of people
it never changes
it is the language of the privileged and educated
it is easier to understand
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GPT-4o mini
Standard English tends to be valued over dialect because **it is the language of the privileged and educated**. This preference often arises from social, economic, and educational factors that associate Standard English with authority, professionalism, and access to social mobility. While it is also true that Standard English may be easier for larger groups to understand, the primary reason for its valuation is often linked to the social and institutional power it represents.