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Why is the choice of words important in writing?
Why is the choice of words important in writing?
- It makes the writing less appealing
- It has no impact on the quality of writing
- It doesn't affect how the audience perceives the writer
- It reflects the writer's values, education, and social standing (correct)
What is the purpose of grammar in writing?
What is the purpose of grammar in writing?
- To clarify the message being communicated (correct)
- To confuse the reader
- To make the writing more difficult to understand
- To limit the creativity of the writer
What are the two commonly recognized levels of usage in English?
What are the two commonly recognized levels of usage in English?
- Accent and pronunciation
- Spelling and grammar
- Long sentences and short sentences
- Standard English and Substandard English (correct)
Which considerations give vigor and effect to the level of usage in writing?
Which considerations give vigor and effect to the level of usage in writing?
Why is it essential for a good writer to be familiar with standard and nonstandard English?
Why is it essential for a good writer to be familiar with standard and nonstandard English?
In what ways does formal language differ from informal language?
In what ways does formal language differ from informal language?
What is the defining characteristic of Standard English according to language specialists?
What is the defining characteristic of Standard English according to language specialists?
What type of language is standard English considered to be?
What type of language is standard English considered to be?
Why is it important to know Standard English in the 'age of information'?
Why is it important to know Standard English in the 'age of information'?
Which type of English is commonly used by educated individuals?
Which type of English is commonly used by educated individuals?
What is essential in written English?
What is essential in written English?
What distinguishes Standard English from regional variations?
What distinguishes Standard English from regional variations?
Which of the following sentences contains an error in reflexive pronoun formation?
Which of the following sentences contains an error in reflexive pronoun formation?
In the context provided, which phrase demonstrates redundancy?
In the context provided, which phrase demonstrates redundancy?
Which of the following sentences uses substandard English?
Which of the following sentences uses substandard English?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of a reflexive pronoun?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of a reflexive pronoun?
Identify the sentence that corrects a cliché or overused expression.
Identify the sentence that corrects a cliché or overused expression.
Which sentence contains a correct form of expression, avoiding the use of substandard terms?
Which sentence contains a correct form of expression, avoiding the use of substandard terms?
Study Notes
Standard and Nonstandard English
- Proficiency in English Language is key to academic success
- Grammar operates in phrases, clauses, and sentences, and requires careful choice of words
- Word choice and use reveal values, education, family, and social standing
Characteristics of Standard English
- The working language in academe, government, business, and media
- Considered "correct" and shows no regional or other variations
- Widely used, understood, accepted, and valued in English-speaking countries
- Especially important in written English
- Contains uniform spelling, standard usage, conventional sentence and paragraph structure, and consistent punctuations
- Easiest to recognize in print due to common worldwide written conventions
Examples of Standard English
- My part-time job limits my study time
- Liza failed her grammar test yesterday
- Cats and dogs are sometimes the best of friends
- He is the taller of the two
Errors in Standard English
- Errors in reflexive pronouns (e.g. He hisself did it, They submit the letter theirselves)
- Cliches or overused expressions (e.g. She is head over heels in love with you, Every dark cloud has a silver lining)
- Redundancy (e.g. Don't repeat it again, This is unexpected surprise)
Substandard English
- Commonly used in playful conversations, dialogues, and writings
- May include expressions such as "off of", "irregardless", "not unless", "can't hardly", "attached herewith", "kind consideration", and "entering into"
- May become standard in the future, and vice versa
Communication Situations
- Formal language is used in formal writing, official events, and professional settings
- Informal language is used in casual conversations, social media, and personal writing
- Choice of language depends on audience, purpose, and occasion
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Test your knowledge on standard and nonstandard English in the context of global communication. Explore the impact of grammar and word choice in effective speaking and writing.
