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Life in the UK Test Practice Question · Ho & Duck: Add-on — Living in the UK

What characterises the English spoken across the different parts of the UK?

A) A single standard accent that is uniform across all regions
B) A wide variety of regional accents and dialects
C) Two main varieties: northern and southern English only
D) A formal official accent used in schools and public institutions nationwide

Correct answer: A wide variety of regional accents and dialects

The English language as spoken throughout the United Kingdom is characterized by a diverse array of localized dialects and distinctive regional accents.

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A wide variety of regional accents and dialects can be heard across the English-speaking communities of the UK.

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