Forms of English Language Variations

A way of pronouncing a language that is distinctive to a country, area, social class, or individual.

“Shall I on (or off) the light?” is an example of variation in

Can you do it?

Cannot.

This is an example of variation in

The machine is spoilt.

The underline word illustrates the variation in the English language due to

Where are you going?

Follow me.

This variation happens due to

An accent may be influenced by...

• locality

• socioeconomic status

• ethnicity

• social lass

• native language

Accents typically indicate variations in...

• pronunciation

• consonants/vowels distinction

• suprasegmental elements

• vocabulary

Give an example of accent difference due to Bahasa Malaysia influence.

Which is an example of accent due to variation in pronunciation

• ˈwɔːtə

• ˈwɔːtər

• ˈwʌtə

• ˈwɔtə

• ˈwɔtər

It is a/an...