Multiple Dialects of American English Formed Because of

question 45

Multiple Choice

Multiple dialects of American English formed because of

• A) isolation from one another after independence.
• B) different cultural influences on each group.
• C) the Atlantic Ocean.
• D) invasions, including by the Angles, Normans, and Saxons.
• E) differences in the dialects of the colonial settlers.

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Definitions:

Punctuated Correctly

The practice of correctly using punctuation marks in writing to clarify meaning.

Conjunctions

Words used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause, such as "and," "but," and "or."

Conjunctive Adverbs

Adverbs that function to connect two independent clauses, providing a transition that indicates a relationship between them, such as contrast or cause and effect.

Punctuated Correctly

Phrasing that has been correctly marked with commas, periods, and other punctuation marks to clarify meaning and enhance readability.