A Particular Dialect Generally Becomes Accepted as a "Standard" Because

question 1

Multiple Choice

A particular dialect generally becomes accepted as a "standard" because

• A)it is genetically superior to others.
• B)it changes more rapidly than others.
• C)it is used by the socially "right" people.
• D)it changes less slowly than others.

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