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The linguistic phenomenon in which speakers overextend the rules of the standard variety in ways not used by the speakers of that standard variety is known as ___________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

What is a feature of formal situations?
 
  A less focus on a specific event
  B more jokes and teasing
  C more structure
  D less structure
  E more expletives



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Answer to Question 1

hypercorrection

Answer to Question 2

C



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