The Power of Multilingualism

1. What is multilingualism?

A) The use of slang in different languages.
B) The ability to speak multiple languages fluently.
C) The practice of speaking in a monotone manner.
D) The study of various linguistic structures.

2. Multilingualism can delay the onset of which condition?

A) Allergies
B) Asthma
C) Arthritis
D) Dementia

3. What is code-switching?

A) Changing clothes based on language spoken.
B) Alternating between two or more languages in a conversation.
C) Programming languages used for software development.
D) Deciphering secret codes in communication.

4. Which region has the highest number of multilingual speakers?

A) Africa
B) North America
C) Asia
D) Europe

5. What is a polyglot?

A) A programming language.
B) An extinct language.
C) A person who speaks multiple languages.
D) A hybrid of two languages.

6. What is a heritage language?

A) A language used for legal documents only.
B) A language used in religious ceremonies.
C) A language passed down through generations within a family or community.
D) An artificial language created for a specific purpose.

7. What is a lingua franca?

A) A specific dialect spoken by a minority group.
B) A common language used for communication between speakers of different languages.
C) A type of musical instrument.
D) A language spoken only by linguists.

8. What is language attrition?

A) The willingness to learn new languages.
B) The sudden onset of language difficulties.
C) The decline of proficiency in a language due to lack of use.
D) The increase in language abilities over time.

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