Which option describes dialect?(1 point)

Question

Responses

language that breaks from the rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
language that breaks from the rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation

language that is specific to a type of job or activity
language that is specific to a type of job or activity

language that is used in a particular region or by a particular group
language that is used in a particular region or by a particular group

language that follows strict rules for grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Use the sentence to answer the question.

Casey didn't know nothing about the broken window.

Which kind of nonstandard English did she use?

(1 point)
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incorrect intensive pronouns
incorrect intensive pronouns

slang
slang

double negative
double negative

dialect
A biologist is talking to some other biologists about genomes and karyotypes. Which kind of standard English is the biologist using?(1 point)
Responses

intensive pronouns
intensive pronouns

jargon
jargon

dialect
dialect

slang
Which sentences are variations of standard English? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
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Eric ourselves chose to stay home instead of come with us to play baseball on Saturday.
Eric ourselves chose to stay home instead of come with us to play baseball on Saturday.

My dog wouldn't jump on nobody.
My dog wouldn't jump on nobody.

When I moved to North Carolina from California, I had to get used to words like ya'll.
When I moved to North Carolina from California, I had to get used to words like ya'll.

I ain't interested in watching that movie.
I ain't interested in watching that movie.

A judge ordered a provisional remedy to protect the defendant until the trial.
Which option describes standard English?(1 point)
Responses

language that repeats negative words in sentences
language that repeats negative words in sentences

language that breaks from the rules of grammar, spelling, or punctuation
language that breaks from the rules of grammar, spelling, or punctuation

language that is used in casual conversations with family or friends
language that is used in casual conversations with family or friends

language that follows strict rules for grammar, spelling, and punctuati

Answer 1

1. Which option describes dialect?

   • language that is used in a particular region or by a particular group

2. Which kind of nonstandard English did she use in the sentence "Casey didn't know nothing about the broken window."?

   • double negative

3. A biologist is talking to some other biologists about genomes and karyotypes. Which kind of standard English is the biologist using?

   • jargon

4. Which sentences are variations of standard English? Select the two correct answers.

   • When I moved to North Carolina from California, I had to get used to words like ya'll.
   • I ain't interested in watching that movie. (Note: "I ain't interested" is nonstandard, but it may be in some dialects. A better answer may actually be focused on standard variations, but for the purpose of your question, this was the closest. The most properly standardized would just be the first option.)

5. Which option describes standard English?

   • language that follows strict rules for grammar, spelling, and punctuation