Why Might Someone Code-Switch Between Their Own Language and the Language

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why might someone code-switch between their own language and the language of a politically more powerful society?

• A) The dominant culture's language is seen as a symbol of high status and upward mobility.
• B) It is inevitable that the dominant culture's language will soon be taught in schools, so it is easier to adopt it right away.
• C) They do not fully understand the dominant language, and revert back to their native language as needed.
• D) Only certain members of society are permitted to speak the dominant culture's language.

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