A particular dialect generally becomes accepted as a "standard" because
A)it is genetically superior to others.
B)it changes more rapidly than others.
C)it is used by the socially "right" people.
D)it changes less slowly than others.

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A dialect typically becomes accepted as a "standard" when it is used by the socially dominant or prestigious groups in a society, rather than because of any inherent linguistic qualities.

A Particular Dialect Generally Becomes Accepted as a "Standard" Because