Articles Quiz OWB

If you ask _____ what they think is the biggest threat to effective communication, they might answer, 'Text message language.'

• the teachers

• teachers

Text message language is characterized by _____, such as BTW (by the way), TTYL (talk to you later), and OTOH (on the other hand).

• the short forms

• short forms

Most of _____ in my class use these forms regularly in texts, WhatsApp messages, and social media posts.

• students

• the students

While these forms are useful and save time, some researchers have found that _____ sometimes get confused with word forms and simple grammar rules.

• the frequent texters

• frequent texters

In addition, you cannot express _____ very easily in text message language. You may appear to be lacking in empathy if you respond to a friend's message using this kind of language.

• emotions

• the emotions

For these reasons, _____ at my school have banned the use of text message language in written communication. If we email them, we have to use correct grammar.

• teachers

• the teachers

On the other hand, text message language can be useful for people who cannot communicate verbally, such as _____, who rely on devices like mobile phones.

• deaf

• the deaf

I think the answer is simple: When you are talking to your friends, it's fine to use text message language. However, if you are messaging your teacher or your boss, it's best to use _____ of words.

• the correct forms

• correct forms