An appropriate title for this passage is
A
the quest for a lingua franca
B
the emergence of a standard language
C
the phenomenon of accent
D
members of a language community
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage primarily discusses how a standard dialect emerges in a language community, especially in urban areas where people from diverse regions come together. It addresses the transition from native dialects to a standard dialect and how individuals adopt this dialect for effective communication. This makes "the emergence of a standard language" the most fitting title.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #15169)