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On what aspect of language do sociolinguists concentrate?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Describe some reasons languages may change over time.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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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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