Question

What does sociolinguistics examine?

• A. Language rules within a single individual
• B. Brain pathways for language learning
• C. Language variation and its relation to society
• D. Machine processing of language

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Language variation and its relation to society

Sociolinguistics analyzes how language is used differently in different social, geographical, and occupational contexts. It investigates dialects, registers, and social roles in communication.