The Power of Multilingualism

1. What is multilingualism?

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

2. Multilingualism can delay the onset of which condition?

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

3. What is code-switching?

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

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

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

5. What is a polyglot?

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

6. What is a heritage language?

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

7. What is a lingua franca?

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

8. What is language attrition?

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

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