The Study of How Language Is Used in Social Contexts

question 37

Multiple Choice

The study of how language is used in social contexts is called

• A) historical linguistics.
• B) descriptive linguistics.
• C) structural linguistics.
• D) sociolinguistics.

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Definitions:

Extract Data

The process of retrieving data from a database, document, or file for further use or analysis.

Analyze Group

A collective effort focusing on the examination and interpretation of data sets to identify patterns, test hypotheses, or determine relationships.

Critical Path

The longest sequence of activities in a project plan which must be completed on time for the project to complete on due date.

Project Management

The discipline of planning, executing, and overseeing resources to achieve specific goals within a defined timeline and budget.