Using Standard English (AQA GCSE English Language): Flashcards
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Standard English definition
Standard English definition
Accepted formal version of language for educational/professional settings
Register required for Standard English
Register required for Standard English
Formal register
Where Standard English is encountered
Where Standard English is encountered
Academic texts, news broadcasts, formal speeches
Contractions in formal presentations
Contractions in formal presentations
Should be avoided
Formal alternative to 'wouldn't'
Formal alternative to 'wouldn't'
would not
Formal alternative to 'ain't'
Formal alternative to 'ain't'
it is not or are not
Formal greeting for presentation
Formal greeting for presentation
Good morning or Good afternoon
Formal alternative to 'mate'
Formal alternative to 'mate'
friend
Formal alternative to 'yeah'
Formal alternative to 'yeah'
yes
Purpose of sophisticated vocabulary
Purpose of sophisticated vocabulary
Demonstrate language skills & understanding of subject matter
Topic-specific vocabulary for bullying
Topic-specific vocabulary for bullying
cyber-bullying, discrimination, prejudice, isolation
Tools to use when planning presentation
Tools to use when planning presentation
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