Read the sociolinguistic passage: 'Code-switching between Filipino and English (commonly termed Taglish) is neither linguistic laziness nor a symptom of cultural degeneration. Rather, it serves as a sophisticated communicative resource enabling bilingual speakers to navigate nuanced social identities and convey register.'\nWhat is the author's stance on code-switching?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. defending it as a legitimate and nuanced communicative strategy among bilinguals
- Step 1: The author explicitly rejects the idea that code-switching is laziness or degeneration, calling it a 'sophisticated communicative resource'. Answer: defending it as a legitimate and nuanced communicative strategy among bilinguals. Why not the others: The author defends code-switching; the other choices represent opposing prejudices.
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