Questions and Answers
What is one feature of Standard English?
What is the relationship between Standard English and social status?
Standard English is the most prestigious variety of English, associated with people of high social status.
In what domains is Standard English extensively used?
Standard English is the variety most commonly used in spoken language.
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What is one distinctive characteristic of Standard English pronunciation?
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Study Notes
Features of Standard English
- Not regionally based; universally used across the country.
- Distinctive grammar, vocabulary, and orthography, but lacks specific pronunciation features, allowing any accent.
- Considered the most prestigious variety of English, linked to individuals of high social status.
- Promoted by educational institutions; extensively utilized in government, law, and mass media; widely understood by the public.
- Predominantly employed in written texts; generally a minority use it in spoken form, with most people employing a mix of Standard English and regional variations.
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Description
Explore the key characteristics of Standard English, its universal usage across the country, and its importance in education, government, and media. This quiz highlights its distinctive grammar, vocabulary, and how it is perceived in society. Test your knowledge on how Standard English differs from regional dialects.
