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What does Ray's choice of words suggest about his relationship with his mother?
What does Ray's choice of words suggest about his relationship with his mother?
What social identity aspect can be inferred from the way we talk?
What social identity aspect can be inferred from the way we talk?
How does the use of nicknames relate to expressing affection or dislike?
How does the use of nicknames relate to expressing affection or dislike?
Based on the text, what can be inferred about Ray's age?
Based on the text, what can be inferred about Ray's age?
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How does Ray's greeting to the principal differ from his potential greeting to his father or mother?
How does Ray's greeting to the principal differ from his potential greeting to his father or mother?
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In what way does Ray's language use reflect his social experiences?
In what way does Ray's language use reflect his social experiences?
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In England, which term for 'mother' is often used by members of high social groups beyond childhood?
In England, which term for 'mother' is often used by members of high social groups beyond childhood?
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What term might members of lower social groups use for addressing their mother?
What term might members of lower social groups use for addressing their mother?
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When members of middle social groups become adults, what might they use to address their mother?
When members of middle social groups become adults, what might they use to address their mother?
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What term might be used by a child from a lower social group to refer to their mother in the presence of another family member?
What term might be used by a child from a lower social group to refer to their mother in the presence of another family member?
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Which term might some members of high social groups use for 'mother' especially in reference?
Which term might some members of high social groups use for 'mother' especially in reference?
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When children and the mother grow older, what term might 'mum' change to in some families?
When children and the mother grow older, what term might 'mum' change to in some families?
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What factors are relevant in selecting appropriate terms of address?
What factors are relevant in selecting appropriate terms of address?
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Which sentences from the exercise are more likely to be used in writing than in speech?
Which sentences from the exercise are more likely to be used in writing than in speech?
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In which linguistic domain do sentences (b) and (d) find more appropriateness?
In which linguistic domain do sentences (b) and (d) find more appropriateness?
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What contributes to the impersonality of expressions like 'exact fare' and 'destination'?
What contributes to the impersonality of expressions like 'exact fare' and 'destination'?
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In what context would sentences (a) and (c) be most appropriate if spoken?
In what context would sentences (a) and (c) be most appropriate if spoken?
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What distinguishes sentences (a) and (c) from (b) and (d) in terms of language formality?
What distinguishes sentences (a) and (c) from (b) and (d) in terms of language formality?
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