Linguistics · Sociolinguistics
Which of the following is an example of a 'prestige variety' in Sociolinguistics?
- 1A creole that evolves naturally from contact between distinct languages.
- 2A pidgin used strictly for trade in multilingual contexts.
- 3A language variety associated with social mobility, wealth, and higher education.✓
- 4A regional dialect used primarily in remote rural areas.
Correct answer
A language variety associated with social mobility, wealth, and higher education.
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