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Which type of honorific is used to indicate a person's academic achievement?
Which type of honorific is used to indicate a person's academic achievement?
- Cultural/Royal Honorifics
- Professional Honorifics
- Gender-Based Honorifics
- Academic Honorifics (correct)
What is an example of a Social Honorific?
What is an example of a Social Honorific?
- Sir (correct)
- Dr.
- Dean
- Father
Which of the following honorifics is primarily used for family members?
Which of the following honorifics is primarily used for family members?
- Mr.
- Aunt (correct)
- Her Majesty
- Reverend
Which honorific is used to show respect to individuals in religious roles?
Which honorific is used to show respect to individuals in religious roles?
What type of honorific would you use in a formal letter addressing a woman?
What type of honorific would you use in a formal letter addressing a woman?
Flashcards
What are honorifics?
What are honorifics?
A word, title, or grammatical form used to show respect, politeness, and social deference.
What are professional honorifics?
What are professional honorifics?
They indicate a person's professional qualification or title.
What are gender-based honorifics?
What are gender-based honorifics?
They are based on a person's gender.
What are academic honorifics?
What are academic honorifics?
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What are religious honorifics?
What are religious honorifics?
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Study Notes
Honorifics Defined
- An honorific is a word, title, or grammatical form used to show respect, politeness, and deference.
- They are also known as courtesy titles or address terms.
Types of Honorifics
Professional Honorifics
- Used to indicate a person's professional qualification or title.
- Examples include Dr. (for Doctor).
Gender-Based Honorifics
- Used based on gender.
- Examples include Mr. (for men).
Academic Honorifics
- Used in academic settings to acknowledge a person's position or achievement.
- Examples include Dean.
Religious Honorifics
- Used to address people with religious positions or titles.
- Examples include Father or Reverend (Rev.).
Cultural/Royal Honorifics
- Used for royalty, nobility, and cultural leaders.
- Examples include Lord, Her Majesty.
Kinship Honorifics
- Used to show respect and affection for family members.
- Examples include Aunt, Mom.
Honorifics in Correspondence
- Used in formal letters and invitations.
- Examples include Dear Mr./Ms.
Social Honorifics
- Used in daily interactions based on age, seniority, social standing.
- Examples include Ma'am, Sir.
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