The Emergence of an English Dialect in Singapore Called Singlish

question 143

Multiple Choice

The emergence of an English dialect in Singapore called Singlish is evidence of:

• A) the strength of English in the digital age
• B) the combination of Chinese and English in a new language
• C) the development of regional versions of English
• D) resistance in Singapore to Chinese cultural influences

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Definitions:

Contrast Assumption

The assumption that objects have only one label. Also known as the mutual exclusivity assumption (if a word means one thing, then it cannot mean another).

One Label

The concept of using a single term or classification to describe or identify something, often simplifying complex attributes.

Cognitive Sophistication

The advanced level of cognitive development characterized by complex thinking processes, such as abstract reasoning and problem-solving capabilities.

Preoperational Thought

Refers to a stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where children aged 2 to 7 years think symbolically but are not yet able to perform operations or manipulate information in a logical way.