Exploring Standard and Non-Standard English

What is the primary use of standard English?

• Technical discussions

• Informal conversations

• Formal writings and speeches

• Casual texting

Tags

CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

Which type of non-standard English is associated with specific occupations?

• Slang

• Dialect

• Colloquial

• Jargon

Which form of non-standard English is often used to show group membership?

• Jargon

• Dialect

• Slang

• Formal

What is the characteristic of dialect in non-standard English?

• Used by specific age groups

• Regional or ethnic variations

• Used in technical fields

• Formal communication

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is an example of a verb form error in non-standard English?

• He did it properly

• She sings beautifully

• They are not happy

• I seen you

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

What is the correct standard English form for 'I works hard'?

• I working hard

• I is working hard

• I worked hard

• I work hard

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1C

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Which sentence shows incorrect use of the past tense in non-standard English?

• I have seen you

• I seen you

• I was seeing you

• I saw you

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

What does the use of double negatives in non-standard English indicate?

• Clarity in expression

• Formal education

• Lack of standard grammar

• Technical knowledge

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How does non-standard English typically use adjectives?

• To replace nouns

• As adverbs

• Correctly

• In a standard manner

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

Which example shows the use of an adjective instead of an adverb in non-standard English?

• She sang beautiful

• He did it properly

• He sings good

• She sang beautifully

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G