Understanding Standard and Nonstandard English

Why is it important to understand both standard and nonstandard English?

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Find and write a word with apostrophe. What kind of apostrophe is used in the word?

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Who said the above line to whom?

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How does Antonio offer to help Bassanio after revealing his financial status?

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Why does Portia express her frustration with her father's will and how does this impact her?

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What do you think will happen next in the story? Write your prediction in not more than two or three sentences.

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What is the main difference between standard and nonstandard English?

• Standard English follows strict rules; nonstandard English doesn't.

• Standard English is used formally; nonstandard English is used informally.

• Standard English is accepted by educated speakers; nonstandard English varies.

• Standard English uses formal words; nonstandard English uses informal words.

What role do nonstandard varieties of English play in communication?

• They hinder clear communication and should be avoided.

• They add richness and diversity to language expression.

• They are only used by certain social groups and are not important for broader communication.

• They are inferior to standard English and should be corrected whenever possible.

What do we learn about Portia’s father’s Will in Act 1 Scene 2?

• It requires her to marry the man who solves the riddle of the caskets.

• It prohibits her from marrying anyone except the prince of Morocco.

• It states that she must remain unmarried until she turns twenty-one.

• It requires her to give away her inheritance to the first suitor who comes along.

As the play opens, with whom does Antonio discuss his troubles?

• Bassanio and Gratiano

• Bassanio and Lorenzo

• Salarino and Salanio

• Salanio and Bassanio