Chapter Exercises

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What is Standard English?

Ebonicsit is highly formal language, sophisticated structureregional language uselanguage that conforms to established grammar and other rules

Which of the following is a colloquial word?

teens teenagersfailchildren

Which of the following is a slang term?

tiredblitzed ebriatedsleepy

Which of the following is a regional word?

waterauntpop jail

Why might you use a colloquial word or a slang term?

for effect formal writingfor effect a lab reportfor effect a resumefor effect less formal writing

What is meant by tone your writing?

it relates to borrowed formationit relates to punctuationit relates to the thesis statementit relates to the writer’s attitude toward the subject and audience

What is meant by formal tone your writing?

it is what you most often use writing your college essaysit seems like everyday speech it is scholarly and sophisticatedit is technical nature

What is meant by medium tone your writing?

it is what you most often use writing your college essays it seems like everyday speechit is scholarly and sophisticatedit is technical nature

What is meant by formal tone your writing?

it is technical natureit is scholarly and sophisticated it seems like everyday speechit is what you most often use writing your college essays

What is jargon?

it is a group of general words known by the general publicit is a regional languageit is pompous language best to be avoidedit is a specialized language used by a particular group such as engineers

Which of the following is a euphemism?

deadnot alivepassed away deceased

Which of the following is a general word?

apple Granny SmithYellow Deliciousrotten apple

Which of the following is an abstract word?

ashencurlyvaluable obese

Which of the following is a concrete word?

son characteristicsuccessfulmoral

What is the denotation of a word?

the attitude it conveysits dictionary meaning its implied meaningthe vagueness or concreteness of its meaning

Why should you avoid using slang terms or regional or colloquial words most of your writing? When might you consider using these words your writing? Answers may vary.

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Select the answer that uses standard English correctly.

Michael goes, I be seeing you later.

Michael goes, "I'll see you later."Michael says, "I be seeing you later."Michael said, "I will see you later."Michael go, "I'll be seeing you later."

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This cat is no different than your last cat.

This cat is no different from your last cat.This cat is no different then your last cat.the sentence is written in standard EnglishThis cat ain't different from your last cat.

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John dissed his girlfriend cause she was talking to another dude.

John was rude to his girlfriend because she was talking to another boy.Being as his girlfriend was talking to another boy, John was rude to her.John disrespected his girlfriend cause she was talking to another boy.Being that his girlfriend was talking to another dude, John dissed her.

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Chapter Exercises

What is Standard English?

Which of the following is a colloquial word?

Which of the following is a slang term?

Which of the following is a regional word?

Why might you use a colloquial word or a slang term?

What is meant by tone your writing?

What is meant by formal tone your writing?

What is meant by medium tone your writing?

What is meant by formal tone your writing?

What is jargon?

Which of the following is a euphemism?

Which of the following is a general word?

Which of the following is an abstract word?

Which of the following is a concrete word?

What is the denotation of a word?

Why should you avoid using slang terms or regional or colloquial words most of your writing? When might you consider using these words your writing? Answers may vary.

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Select the answer that uses standard English correctly.Michael goes, I be seeing you later.

Select the answer that uses standard English correctly.This cat is no different than your last cat.

Select the answer that uses standard English correctly.John dissed his girlfriend cause she was talking to another dude.

This question provides a text area where you can enter a response.
Some text has been provided in the text area.

Select the answer that uses standard English correctly.

Michael goes, I be seeing you later.

Select the answer that uses standard English correctly.

This cat is no different than your last cat.

Select the answer that uses standard English correctly.

John dissed his girlfriend cause she was talking to another dude.