LANGUAGE USE

The purpose of this experiment is to investigate the effects of different temperatures on plant growth.

• Academic/ Standard

• Technical/ Business

• Informal/Slang

Hey, wanna grab some grub later?

• Academic/ Standard

• Technical/ Business

• Informal/Slang

The computer is experiencing a fatal error and must be shut down immediately.

• Academic/ Standard

• Technical/ Business

• Informal/Slang

The study found a significant correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive impairment.

• Academic/ Standard

• Technical/ Business

• Informal/Slang

This procedure involves the insertion of a catheter through the femoral artery.

• Academic/ Standard

• Technical/ Business

• Informal/Slang

I’m so psyched for the concert tonight, it’s gonna be epic!

• Academic/ Standard

• Technical/ Business

• Informal/Slang

Yo, what’s up? How’s it going?

• Academic/ Standard

• Technical/ Business

• Informal/Slang

What is the purpose of using slang in communication?

• To confuse the listener

• To express solidarity and identity within a particular group

• To persuade the listener

• To communicate in a formal setting

What is the main characteristic of academic language?

• It is imprecise and simple

• It is focused on persuasion

• It is characterized by its complexity and precision

• It is used in marketing and sales

What is the main difference between technical language and standard language?

• Technical language is used in everyday communication, while standard language is used in specialized fields.

• Technical language is simple and easily understood, while standard language requires a high level of knowledge and expertise to understand.

• Technical language is used in specialized fields, while standard language is designed to be easily understood by a general audience.

• There is no difference between technical language and standard language.