2.1.2 Social and Occupational Varieties

• What are sociolects linked to?

  Social class
• Younger speakers may use more slang than older speakers.


  True
• Match the social variety with its description:

  Sociolects ↔️ Linked to social class

  Ethnolects ↔️ Linked to cultural identity

  Genderlects ↔️ Linked to gender identity
• What are the key features of occupational varieties?

  Vocabulary, syntax, tone
• What is an example of specialized vocabulary used in the legal profession?

  Briefs
• Occupational varieties reinforce shared identity and expertise within a profession.

  True
• What is the tone of the phrase "The defendant's motion to suppress evidence is denied"?

  Formal, technical, impersonal
• Sociolects are linked to social class or socioeconomic status.
• Age, social class, and ethnicity influence social varieties.


  True
• Occupational varieties facilitate efficient communication within professions.

  True
• Medical terminology includes phrases such as "cardiac arrest."
• Match the term with its field:

  Affidavit ↔️ Legal

  Diagnosis ↔️ Medical

  Debug ↔️ IT
• Sociolects use slang, jargon, and dialect terms specific to social classes.
• What are the three key features of occupational varieties?

  Vocabulary, syntax, tone
• What type of vocabulary is used in social varieties?

  Slang, dialects, cultural phrases
• What is the impact of occupational varieties on communication?

  Enhances efficiency
• The purpose of occupational varieties is to ensure clear, technical communication.


  True
• Legal jargon, medical terminology, and IT slang are examples of occupational
• Occupational varieties are developed to facilitate efficient communication
• What are the key linguistic features of social varieties?

  Vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar
• Teenagers using slang is an example of a sociolect.


  True
• Briefs in legal jargon, rounds in medical terminology, and bugs in IT slang are examples of specialized vocabulary
• Order the types of language varieties based on their primary influence, starting with social groups and ending with specialized workplace needs.

  1️⃣ Social Varieties

  2️⃣ Occupational Varieties
• What is the term for terminology and expressions associated with gender identity?

  Genderlects
• IT slang uses concise, specialized syntax and informal, technical tone
• What factor influences the usage of social varieties?

  Social group
• Which social variety is linked to gender identity?

  Genderlects
• Occupational varieties are shaped by the specialized knowledge and culture of different professions
• Order the social varieties by their influencing factors:

  1️⃣ Sociolects: Social class, education

  2️⃣ Ethnolects: Ethnicity, cultural norms

  3️⃣ Genderlects: Gender, cultural expectations
• Occupational varieties reinforce expertise within a profession.

  True
• What is the typical tone of occupational varieties?

  Formal, technical, impersonal
• An example of concise occupational syntax in medicine is "Administer 10mg of morphine IV q4h.
• What are social varieties associated with?

  Social groups
• What are genderlects linked to?

  Gender identity
• What is a sociolect an example of?

  Social variety
• What is an example of legal jargon?

  Hearsay
• What type of vocabulary is used in occupational varieties?

  Technical jargon
• Social varieties establish cohesion within social groups.


  True
• Grammar in genderlects varies based on gendered communication styles.


  True
• Formal and impersonal language is a characteristic of occupational tone.


  True