The Power of Multilingualism

1. What is multilingualism?

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

2. Multilingualism can delay the onset of which condition?

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

3. What is code-switching?

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

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

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

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 lingua franca?

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

7. What is a heritage language?

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

8. What is language attrition?

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

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