Which of the options below was one of the linguistic variables that Trudgill (1974) examined in Norwich, England?
A allomorphs of the past tense morpheme
B the use of the passive voice
C the use of the progressive morpheme –in instead of -ing
D question formation
E aspirated /p/
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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