English
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