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Language used for ceremonies and other important occasions

Formal

Which regional dialect is closest to Strandard English?

General American

slang

a type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very informal, are more common in speech than writing, and are typically restricted to a particular context or group of people

I putted the toys on the self.

adult-like overgeneralization

usage

agreed-upon ways of using language in different situations (e.g., formal and informal styles, greetings, farewells, etc.)

Standard English

an artificial variety of English that represents an agreed-upon way for people to use language when communicating.

nonstandard English

any dialect of English other than Standard English.

ba ba, da da, ma ma!

babbling stage

overgeneralization

errors resulting from always following a particular rule in English grammar without adjusting for expectations to that rule.

conventions

established ways of marking writing to communicate starts, stops, pauses, shifts of thought, and organizational structure (i.e., capitalization and punctuation rules)

He be workin'.

ethnic dialect

Humans learn sounds in their order of difficulty.

false

People who do not use Standard English are unintelligent.

false

Standard English came to you naturally as a child.

false

In the (blank) stage, you used one-word sentences.

holophrastic stage

Mo? (I want more!)

holophrastic stage

(blank) is technical vocabulary used in particular professions.

jargon

Human begins are pre-wired for (blank).

language

No one taught you your (blank) language.

native

As a baby and young child, you went through stages (blank) of that allowed you to learn English.

natural language accquistion

Sometimes, you applied a rule everywhere, even places where it didn't apply. This tendency is called (blank).

overgeneralizations

I reckon its right time for supper.

regional dialect

It is more difficult to learn a (blank) language than a (blank) language.

second, first

People who speak Standard English are perceived as educated.

true

grammar

ways of clearly expressing relationships among ideas in sentences (subject-verb agreement; pronoun-antecedent agreement)

holophrastic stage

when a child begins to use one-word sentences.

telegraphic stage

when a child speaks in sentences but drops all of the "unnecessary" words.

Dialects differ from one another in what aspects of language?

where you come from, your ethnicity, and/or social groups

"Please allow me to introduce Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Baughm."

Formal

Language that follows a specific form

Formal

Language that uses precise vocabulary

Formal

It takes a person about (blank) years to master the (blank) system of his/her (blank) language.

12, sound, native

Grammar

A common way of clearly expressing sentences

Vocabulary

A common way of defining and using words

Pronounciation

A common way of speaking and reading words

Spelling

A common way of writing words

Usage

Agreed on ways to use language in different situations

Conventions

Capitalization and punctuation rules

"This is my buddy Jon."

Colloquial

Language that uses some colloquialism and slang

Colloquial

Language used for everyday conversations in public places

Colloquial

Language used in casual settings

Colloquial

Standard English without precise vocabulary or specific form

Colloquial

African American Vernacular, Chicano English, and Cajun English are examples of (blank) dialects.

Ethnic

"I'd like you to meet John and Betty Smith."

Informal

Name the three major regional dialects in the United States.

New England, General American, Southern American

What three types of dialects do many people speak?

Regional Dialect, Ethnic Dialect, Social Dialect

A person learning a new language as an adult goes through a process called (blank).

Second Language Acquisition

Speakers of different dialects struggle to understand each other.

Standard English helps to "bridge" differences in how people use language.

Employers expect employees to use language that communicates an ability to do the job.

Standard English is expected in the workplace

Books are written in Standard English. Most public writing and speaking situations require its use.

Standard English is the language of education and literacy.

Standard English was invented

True

You can learn Standard English by being around it.

True

vocabulary

a common way of defining and using words

pronunciation

a common way of speaking and decoding (reading) words.

spelling

a common way of writing words

idiom

a group of words established by usage as having a meaning not deducible from those of the individual words

dialects

a particular form of a language which is peculiar to a specific region or social group.

Gurgle! Coo. Waaaaaah!

silent period

(blank) is informal language used by members of a social group.

slang

Teenagers tend use their own special language with each other. This language is an example of a(n) (blank) dialect.

social

Pastor's message was such a blessing!

social dialect

jargon

special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand.

silent period

stage 1

babbling stage

stage 2

holophrastic stage

stage 3

telegraphic stage

stage 4

adult capacity

stage 5

In the (blank) stage, you used two- or three -word sentences to say everything you needed to say. You left out articles, pronouns, and prepositions.

telegraphic stage

Sand shoe! (I have sand in my shoes!)

telegraphic stage

colloquial language

the linguistic style used for casual communication.

natural language acquisition

the process by which humans acquire the capacity to perceive and comprehend language.

Second language acquisition

the process by which people learn a second language


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