18 Questions
What does Ray's choice of words suggest about his relationship with his mother?
It is intimate and friendly
What social identity aspect can be inferred from the way we talk?
Social background and age
How does the use of nicknames relate to expressing affection or dislike?
Nicknames can express both affection and dislike
Based on the text, what can be inferred about Ray's age?
He is a teenager
How does Ray's greeting to the principal differ from his potential greeting to his father or mother?
It would be more respectful for his parents
In what way does Ray's language use reflect his social experiences?
It indicates his social background
In England, which term for 'mother' is often used by members of high social groups beyond childhood?
Mater
What term might members of lower social groups use for addressing their mother?
Ma
When members of middle social groups become adults, what might they use to address their mother?
Mother
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?
Ma
Which term might some members of high social groups use for 'mother' especially in reference?
Mater
When children and the mother grow older, what term might 'mum' change to in some families?
'Mother'
What factors are relevant in selecting appropriate terms of address?
Family norms, audience, social context, relationship between speaker and addressee, and knowledge of the person being referred to.
Which sentences from the exercise are more likely to be used in writing than in speech?
(b) The medium of expression is relevant since (a) and (c) are much more likely in writing than in speech.
In which linguistic domain do sentences (b) and (d) find more appropriateness?
Informal spoken interactions.
What contributes to the impersonality of expressions like 'exact fare' and 'destination'?
Omission of determiners.
In what context would sentences (a) and (c) be most appropriate if spoken?
Between strangers or individuals with little acquaintance.
What distinguishes sentences (a) and (c) from (b) and (d) in terms of language formality?
(a) and (c) use formal language structures.
This quiz discusses factors relevant in selecting appropriate terms of address, such as family norms, audience, and social context. It also covers vocabulary choices like 'tender' vs 'give' and 'state' vs...
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
