Question

What is a dialect?

• A. A simplified speech used between people with different languages
• B. A personal way of speaking
• C. A regional variety of a language with unique grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
• D. A language used for high-status functions only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. A regional variety of a language with unique grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation

A dialect is a local or regional variety of a language, distinguishable by pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. For example, American and British English have dialectal differences like elevator vs lift.