Question

What is register in linguistics?

• A. The process of recording spoken language
• B. A regional boundary between dialects
• C. Variation in language based on context and audience
• D. Language used in historical texts only

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Variation in language based on context and audience

Register refers to how people modify their language based on the social situation, such as speaking differently in a courtroom versus at a football match. It depends on purpose, audience, and context.