Question

Social dialects are based on social class, cultural background, socio-economic status, and second language acquisition. They are not geographical areas. So which of the ones below are social and not geographical?
a. Utah English
b. New York English
c. Spanish Influenced English
d. African American Vernacular English
e. Asian Influenced English

Answer 1

Answer:

• c. Spanish Influenced English
• d. African American Vernacular English
• e. Asian Influenced English

Explanation:

Spanish influenced English is mostly spoken by Latinos who added their distinct characteristics to it to make it more customized. It is therefore a social dialect.

The same goes for the African American English which has become popular the world over due to hip-hop music having spread around the world.

Asian influenced English is also a social dialect as it is based on the cultural background, social class and cultures of the Asian people.