Which term best fits the process of modifying language to fit social context?

• A. Asimilasyon
• B. Pag-aangkop
• C. Pagpapalit
• D. Ponema

Answer: (B)

Modifying language to fit social context is about adjusting how you speak to match the audience and situation. In Filipino, this is pag-aangkop — adapting your register, vocabulary, and even pronouns to be appropriate. This includes using respectful forms like po/opo when talking to elders or officials, or shifting to a casual tone with peers. The idea is tailoring communication to social cues and expectations, not changing culture (assimilasyon), not replacing one form with another (pagpapalit), and not about the study of sounds (ponema).