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On what aspect of language do sociolinguists concentrate?
 
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Describe some reasons languages may change over time.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 10, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: They focus on variations in language use depending on the social situation or context.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: Linguistic borrowing, acquiring a new technology or item, diffusion


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Reply #2 on: Jul 10, 2018
Correct answers!


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