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What will be an ideal response?
Answer: AAVE is a distinct dialect, with recognized vocabulary, grammar and word meaning. Some regard it as substandard, a measure of a poor education and an obstacle to success in the United States. Others see AAVE as a means for preserving a distinctive element of African American culture.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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