Language and Identity Quiz

Now that we're almost at the end of the Language and Identity tutorial, test how much you've learned with this quiz!

1. Which of these factors could affect your accent and dialect?

Your age

Where you're from

Your ethnicity

Who you're friends with

All of the above (and more)!

2. Which of these words usually rhyme with each other for speakers in Northern England?

'face' and 'pace'

'foot' and 'cut'

'write' and 'fight'

'boat' and 'goat'

All of the above

3. And which of these same words usually rhyme with each other for speakers in Northern England, but usually don't rhyme for speakers in Southern England?

'face' and 'pace'

'foot' and 'cut'

'write' and 'fight'

'boat' and 'goat'

All of the above

4. What is the difference between an accent and a dialect?

An accent is just how you pronounce different words, whereas a dialect incorporates pronunciations, grammar, and words.

An accent is just how you pronounce different words, whereas a dialect is just the different words that you use.

There is no difference between an accent and a dialect.

A dialect refers to how you pronounce different words, and an accent includes pronunciations, grammar, and words.

5. Which of these groups is most likely to pick up a new word or pronunciation first?

Pensioners

Middle-aged men

School teachers

Teenagers

Toddlers

6. Which of these are younger people in England more likely to do than older people? (Select all that apply)

Pronouncing a 'th' with a 'f' sound?

Using 'like' as a quotative (e.g. 'he was like, "where are you going?"')

Say 'thee' to mean 'you' (e.g. 'get thee gone!')

Using a glottal stop in place of a 't'

7. And finally, we want to hear from you! Do you think there are any benefits to speaking with an accent and dialect that is considered to be less prestigious? What are they?There are no right or wrong answers here, just let us know what you think!

Published by Holly Dann