Some Schools in the United States Teach Ebonics, a Variant

question 151

Multiple Choice

Some schools in the United States teach Ebonics, a variant of English spoken by African-Americans. Which concept best describes why Ebonics is not likely to become widely accepted?

• A) cultural standards
• B) cultural scaffolding
• C) racial standards
• D) linguistic purity

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