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1. False - It's highly unlikely that two speakers of a language speak exactly the same way all the
time due to various factors such as individual experiences, contexts, and personal idiosyncrasies.
2. True - Regional dialects and some social dialects are indeed two types of dialects. Regional
dialects are associated with specific geographical areas, while social dialects are linked to
particular social groups.
3. True - Idiolects refer to an individual's unique way of speaking, and they can distinguish one
person from others in a community.
4. False - The standard variety may hold prestige, but claiming it is the "best" is subjective. Its
status is often associated with prestige, education, and formal contexts, but it doesn't
necessarily mean it's superior in all respects.
5. False - Pidgin is not a native language; it is a simplified form of a language that develops as a
means of communication between speakers of different native languages.
6. True - Creolization is indeed the development process of a Creole language from a pidgin.
7. True - Creolization can stimulate further change in a language and contribute to its growth.
8. True - Not every pidgin evolves into a Creole; some may remain simplified contact languages
without fully developing into a stable Creole.
9. False - While pidgins may lack complexity compared to fully developed languages, they serve as
effective means of communication between speakers of different native languages.
10. False - Speech acts and speech events' theory is more focused on the pragmatic functions of
speech, rather than the societal acceptability of speeches.
11. True - The social status of a dialect can indicate its position in a society, often associated with
factors such as prestige, education, and power.
12. True - One of the most noticeable differences between spoken and written language is the
vocabulary used, as spoken language tends to be more informal and includes features like
colloquialisms.
13. True - The statement "I'm so sorry for eating all of the chicken" can be considered a speech act,
expressing an apology.
14. True - Language and society are intertwined, as language reflects and shapes societal norms,
values, and behaviors. Society influences language, and language, in turn, influences society.