A sociolinguist studies
A. the interaction of history and sociology.
B. cross-cultural comparisons of phonemic distinctions.
C. the universal grammar of language.
D. linguistic competence.
E. speech in its social context.
Answer: E
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
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