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EL 106 Exam Reviewer Quiz
Linguistics
A comprehensive quiz covering multilingualism, language policy, motivations for language planning, Spolsky's model, and the history of Philippine language policies.
Multilingualism
Language Policy
Sociolinguistics
22 Questions
Medium
Ages 16+
Aug 22, 2026
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A comprehensive quiz covering multilingualism, language policy, motivations for language planning, Spolsky's model, and the history of Philippine language policies. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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1
According to the core idea, language choice is based on:
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A
Random selection
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B
People's beliefs and attitudes toward languages
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C
Government mandates
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D
Popular trends
2
The concept of bidirectionality between language and education means:
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A
Education influences language, but language does not influence education
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B
Language influences education, but education does not influence language
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C
Home languages only influence school languages
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D
Language and education affect each other in a two-way influence
3
Which of the following is NOT listed as a cause of multilingualism?
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A
Political
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B
Economic
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C
Geographical
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D
Social
4
Which continents are identified as the most multilingual?
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A
Europe and North America
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B
Asia and Africa
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C
South America and Australia
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D
Antarctica and Europe
5
Joshua Fishman's definition of language choice is summarized as:
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A
The evolution of language over time
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B
The study of grammar and syntax
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C
Who speaks what language to whom and when
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D
The acquisition of a second language
6
What is the definition of 'multilingualism' according to the text?
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A
Using only one language fluently
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B
Using more than one language
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C
Translating between languages
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D
Learning a new language
7
A 'language policy' is defined as a body of ideas, laws, regulations, rules, and practice intended to achieve:
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A
Linguistic isolation
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B
Planned language change
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C
Universal language adoption
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D
Standardization of dialects
8
Which of the following is NOT one of the five components of language policy?
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A
Ideas
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B
Regulations
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C
Opinions
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D
Practices
9
According to the text, 'laws' in language policy are:
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A
Suggested guidelines
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B
Step-by-step procedures
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C
Enforced rules with punishment
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D
Daily habits
10
Why do governments create language policies?
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A
To promote linguistic diversity only
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B
To control language use, meet national goals, protect rights, and build identity
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C
To discourage the use of minority languages
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D
To standardize all languages to one form
11
In the context of language policy, what is the 'medium of instruction'?
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A
The language spoken at home
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B
The language used to teach lessons and write textbooks
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C
The national language of a country
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D
A language used for international communication
12
Which of the following is a motivation for governments to choose official languages related to shared culture and pride?
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A
Public Desire
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B
National Identity
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C
Ethnic Communication
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D
Minority Restriction
13
The motivation for choosing an official language to help disadvantaged groups is called:
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A
Cultural Differences
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B
International Power
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C
Affirmative Support
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D
Global Communication
14
What does the motivation 'Minority Restriction' aim to do?
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A
Promote the use of minority languages
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B
Limit the power of certain groups
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C
Encourage ethnic communication
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D
Protect unique traditions
15
Which country type, according to Lambert, has one dominant group with minorities pushed to the edges?
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A
Dyadic / Triadic
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B
Mosaic / Multiethnic
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C
Homogenous
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D
Bilingual
16
A 'Mosaic / Multiethnic' country type is characterized by:
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A
One dominant group
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B
Two or three groups of equal size and power
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C
Five or more distinct ethnic groups
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D
A single, unified culture
17
What does the term 'marginalized' mean in the context of country types?
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A
Highly influential
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B
Pushed aside; given less power
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C
Dominant
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D
Integrated into the mainstream
18
Spolsky's model defines 'Language Policy' as the management of a community's:
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A
Grammar and vocabulary
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B
Practices, beliefs, and management
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C
Literary traditions
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D
Phonetic systems
19
In Spolsky's model, 'Practices' refers to:
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A
What people believe about languages
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B
What authorities enforce
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C
What people actually do with languages
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D
The history of language use
20
What does 'Beliefs' represent in Spolsky's model of language policy?
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A
The actual language use in a community
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B
The rules and laws governing language
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C
What people value or judge about languages
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D
The enforcement of language regulations
21
The enforcement or changes made by authorities in language use fall under which component of Spolsky's model?
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A
Practices
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B
Beliefs
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C
Management
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D
Attitudes
22
The statement 'Church stopped requiring Latin' best fits which component of Spolsky's model?
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A
Practices
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B
Beliefs
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C
Management
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D
Attitudes
