WorksheetsStandard English
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 12mins
Learning Goal: To be able to recognise non-Standard words and expressions used in spoken language.
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Success Criteria:
1) I can identify and differentiate standard and non-standard English.
2) I can use Standard English in my writings and spoken language.
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State whether this sentence is written Standard English or non-Standard English.
"They ain't pinching me spuds, is they?" said Mr Twig.
Standard English
Non-Standard English
State whether this sentence is written Standard English or non-Standard English.
"They're not stealing my potatoes, are they?" said Mr Twig.
Standard English
Non-Standard English
Select ALL the words that are non-Standard English in this sentence.
"I ain't gonna tell you again," said Granddad. "Take them noisy games and buzz off. I'm havin' a kip."
ain't gonna
them
noisy games
buzz off
havin' a kip
Select ALL the words that are non-Standard English in this sentence.
"I've got this dead good idea for the show," said Mia. It's gonna be well cool."
I've got this
dead
gonna
well
cool
Select ALL the words that are non-Standard English in this sentence.
I read about a bloke in the paper what won a million quid and then blew it in a year.
bloke
what
quid
blew
Select ALL the words that are non-Standard English in this sentence.
"I done it!" shouted Ruby, proudly waving her swimming certificate. "It were a doddle. Is yous proud of me?"
done
waving
were
doddle
Is yous
Select ALL the words that are non-Standard English in this sentence.
I've gotta go now 'cos me mum's calling me.
I've
gotta
'cos
me
Select ALL the words that are non-Standard English in this sentence.
It were good talking to yer.
were
good
talking
yer
Select ALL the words that are non-Standard English in this sentence.
"Them swings is real dangerous," said Ian.
Them
swings
is
real
Select ALL the words that are non-Standard English in this sentence.
Ali busted his arm but it could of bin worse.
busted
of
bin
worse
Rewrite the sentence so that it only uses words that are Standard English.
It's right nippy in 'ere, innit?
It's really cold in here, isn't it?
It's really hot in here, isn't it?
Rewrite the sentence so that it only uses words that are Standard English.
All me mates was there 'cept Dan.
All my friends was there except Dan.
All my friends were there except Dan.
Rewrite the sentence so that it only uses words that are Standard English.
There ain't nowt to see 'ere.
There ain't nothing to see here.
There is nothing to see here.
Rewrite the sentence so that it only uses words that are Standard English.
What are yous on about?
What are you onto about?
What are you talking about?
Rewrite the sentence so that it only uses words that are Standard English.
Them kids ain't done owt.
Those children haven't done anything.
The children haven't done their work.
Rewrite the sentence so that it only uses words that are Standard English.
I'm shattered so let's just chill out.
I'm exhausted so let's just hang out.
I'm exhausted so let's just relax.
State whether this sentence is written Standard English or non-Standard English.
"I ain't half 'ungry," said Lisa.
Standard English
Non-Standard English
"Shall we go get some grub?"
Define grub.
grab
insect
a slovenly person
food
State whether this sentence is written Standard English or non-Standard English.
"I fancy some of them sandwiches. They was wicked," said Luke.
Standard English
Non-Standard English
"I fancy some of them sandwiches. They was wicked," said Luke.
Define wicked in this sentence.
cool
immorally bad
excellent
mischievous
