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Formal levels of standard English diction

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  • Q1
    What is the most formal level of standard English diction?
    Nonstandard diction
    Colloquial diction
    Informal diction
    Formal diction
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is an example of formal diction?
    Offer
    Tell
    Ask
    Inquire
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the purpose of using formal diction?
    To be more relatable
    To convey respect and authority
    To sound more casual
    To offend the listener
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the most appropriate context to use formal diction?
    In an argument
    In a professional setting
    Among friends
    In a casual conversation with acquaintances
    30s
  • Q5
    Which is an example of informal diction?
    Want to
    Wanna
    Desire to
    Intend to
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the purpose of using informal diction?
    To establish authority
    To sound more approachable and friendly
    To sound more intelligent
    To be more assertive
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the most appropriate context to use informal diction?
    In an argument
    In a formal business meeting
    In an academic setting
    Among friends or acquaintances
    30s
  • Q8
    Which is an example of colloquial diction?
    Everyone
    You all
    Y'all
    We
    30s
  • Q9
    Which of the following is an example of formal diction?
    I apologize for the inconvenience.
    My bad.
    Sorry about that.
    Oops, my mistake.
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following is an example of informal diction?
    I'm going to eat at the restaurant.
    Gonna grab some grub at the diner.
    I'll grab some food at the café.
    I'll have a meal at the eatery.
    30s
  • Q11
    Which of the following is an example of formal diction?
    May I have your attention, please?
    Hey, everyone.
    Listen up, y'all.
    Yo, check this out.
    30s
  • Q12
    Which of the following is an example of slang?
    I'm going to leave now.
    I'm getting ready to go.
    I'm gonna bounce now.
    I'll be departing soon.
    30s
  • Q13
    Which of the following is an example of formal diction?
    Can you help me out?
    I need some help.
    Can you lend me a hand?
    I would like to request your assistance.
    30s
  • Q14
    Which of the following is an example of slang?
    I'm very excited for the concert tonight.
    I'm thrilled to be going to the concert tonight.
    I'm looking forward to the concert tonight.
    I'm totally stoked for the concert tonight.
    30s
  • Q15

    Translate the jargon in the following sentence into standard English:  Utilize your auditory sound capturing devices to obtain appropriate instructions prior to commencing the project.

    Listen to the instructions before starting the project.

    Use your ears to capture the sounds you will need for the project.

    If you do not use your ears, you will not be able to understand what to do on the project.

    Headphones might help with the project.

    30s

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