Question

The practice of alternating between two or more languages or varieties of languages in conversation.

• A. Register
• B. Dialect
• C. Code switching
• D. Dialogue

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Code switching

Code-switching refers to:

The Practice of Alternating Between Two or More Languages

Code-switching occurs when:

• Bilingual or multilingual speakers switch between languages in a single conversation, sentence, or even within a phrase.

• Speakers alternate between languages to convey different meanings, express identity, or adapt to social contexts.

Code-switching can involve:

• Switching between languages

• Mixing languages

• Using language blends or hybrid expressions