Question

Which of these is an example of being multilingual?

a. Nadia, who is Spanish, speaks French, Spanish, and English.

b. Carlos, who is gay, understands the slang of gay communities and straight communities.

c. Eloise, a Canadian woman living in Japan, understands the verbal and nonverbal customs of her own culture as well as those that are unique to Japan.

d. Rachael has learned both feminine and masculine styles of communication.

e. All of these choices are examples of being multilingual.

Answer 1

Option a, Nadia, who speaks French, Spanish, and English, is the correct example of being multilingual, as it refers to speaking multiple languages.

Step-by-step explanation:

The example of being multilingual among the options provided is a. Nadia, who is Spanish, speaks French, Spanish, and English. Being multilingual means being able to speak and understand multiple languages.

In Nadia's case, she speaks three different languages, which qualifies as multilingual. The other options present cases of code-switching, cultural fluency, and understanding of social nuances within a single language and hence do not align with the definition of multilingualism.

Individuals or characters in those examples may be skilled in social or cultural adaptation but are not necessarily multilingual as they do not demonstrate fluency in more than one language.