Three statements about dialects are accurate. Which statement is NOT accurate?
A. Dialects refer to a language variation associated with a regional or social group of people.
B. Dialects tend to be distinguished by pronunciation, vocabulary features, and conversation patterns.
C. The use of dialects is a consequence of voluntary and involuntary immigrants in the early 1900s.
D. The most prevalent dialect in the U.S. is African American Vernacular English.
Answer: C
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