Sharma Is a Second-Generation Immigrant in an English-Speaking Country

question 6

Multiple Choice

Sharma is a second-generation immigrant in an English-speaking country. The language of her parents and grandparents is spoken less and less where she lives. Kevin lives in the same city but belongs to the ethnolinguistic majority. In a conversation between the two, Sharma is likely to show:

• A) her usual accented English.
• B) upward convergence.
• C) downward divergence.
• D) her command of received pronunciation.

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Definitions:

Nail Fold

The skin and soft tissue that encircles the nail plate, providing protection to the nail matrix area.

Impetigo

A highly contagious skin infection caused by bacteria, characterized by red sores, often around the nose and mouth.

Staphylococcus

A genus of gram-positive bacteria, known for forming clusters resembling grapes, and can cause a variety of diseases in humans.

Propionibacterium

A genus of gram-positive bacteria associated with the production of propionic acid and found in dairy products and as part of human skin flora.