Question

What is code switching?

• A. It is a process of changing back and forth between two language varieties
• B. It is a speech pattern of one individual at a particular period of time
• C. A regional variation
• D. The ability to use multiple languages

Answer 1

Answer:

A. It is a process of changing back and forth between two language varieties

Definition: Code-switching is the practice of alternating between two or more languages or language varieties in a single conversation, utterance, or context.

Key Features:

• Occurs naturally among bilingual or multilingual speakers.

• Involves shifting based on:

  • Context

  • Audience

  • Topic

  • Social setting