Langauge change 2

Question 1

What is the fear of Language change?

Answer 1

That the British spelling system will be replaced by the American spelling system

Question 2

Reason for abolishing the apostrophe

Answer 2

It will avoid confusion over whether apostrophes should be used

Question 3

Reason for keeping the apostrophe

Answer 3

It is an example of ‘dumbing down’

Question 4

When was English grammar seriously studied

Answer 4

Only until the 18th century with the rise of grammarians

Question 5

Stative verb

Answer 5

A verb which describes a state of being rather than a physical action; stative verbs don’t usually show ongoing action so tend not be used in the progressive form

Question 6

Standardisation

Answer 6

Is a gradual process and in the case of English, it began as early as the 14th century

Question 7

Selection (Stage 1)

Answer 7

Language selected - variety selected is usually a prestigious one

Question 8

Codification (Stage 2)

Answer 8

Reduction of internal variability, establishment of norms of lexis, grammatical structure and spelling

Question 9

Elaboration (Stage 3)

Answer 9

The selected language is developed for a variety of purposes. This may involve expansion of linguistic resources

Question 10

Implementation (Stage 4)

Answer 10

The standard language must be given currency by making texts available in it, encouraging users to develop pride and loyalty