Bernstein thought that using restricted codes of language disadvantaged pupils at school because____________?

Correct answer: D. they involved short simple sentences with a small vocabulary

  • A. this pattern of speech made them the target of bullying
  • B. they referred to explicit context independent meanings
  • C. they prevented children from communicating outside of their peer groups
  • D. they involved short simple sentences with a small vocabulary

Explanation

Bernstein’s restricted code uses short, syntactically simpler utterances and a relatively limited vocabulary, with much meaning assumed from the shared context. Schools tend to reward the more explicit and elaborated code, disadvantaging pupils who mainly use the restricted code.

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