A language variant of language appropriate to a particular social setting is referred to as

• A. Dialect
• B. Register
• C. Style
• D. Jargon

Answer: (C)

Language varies with the social setting, and this kind of variation is called register. It covers choosing the right level of formality, the appropriate vocabulary, and even the sentence structure to fit who you’re speaking to and what you’re doing (a classroom discussion, a job interview, a casual chat, etc.). Dialect refers to broader regional or social-group differences in language, not just context. Style is the overall manner of expression, which can be influenced by register but is a broader concept. Jargon means specialized terms used by a particular group. So the term that best captures a language variant tailored to a social setting is register.