Colloquial and Slang Flashcards
Grammar is the set of ___and ___that govern the ___and ___of sentences in a language.
set of rules
conventions
structure
composition
It involves the arrangement of words to form ___and ___sentences, the creation of __ and __ phrases, and the proper use of ___and ___ to convey meaning.
coherent
meaningful
well-structured
syntactically correct
sounds
symbols
composed of sentences and paragraphs that convey meaning
Text
Texts are composed of ___and ___that convey meaning
sentences
paragraphs
Sentences are ___ that express a complete thought
units of language
units of language that express a complete thought
sentence
Words are the ____ and the ____ of sentence
basic units of language
building blocks
basic units of language and the building blocks of sentence
words
The arrangement of words to form sentences.
syntax
Syntax: The arrangement of ___to form sentences.
words
Morphology: The study of the ____ and ___of words
structure
formation
The study of the structure and formation of words
Morphology
Semantics: The study of ____ in language.
meaning
The study of meaning in language.
Semantics
The use of symbols (like commas, periods, etc.) to indicate pauses, stops, or divisions in written languange
Punctuations
Punctuation: The use of ___ (like commas, periods, etc.) to indicate ___, ___, or ___in written language
symbols
pauses
stops
division
Lexical Meaning: The ____of ___words.
meaning
individual
The meaning of individual words.
Lexical Meaning
Semantic Meaning: The meaning of ___or_____
phrases
sentences
The meaning of phrases or sentences
Semantic Meaning
The meaning derived from the context in which language is used
Pragmatic meaning
Pragmatic Meaning: The meaning derived from the ___ in which language is used
context
T or F
Slang terms are typically region-specific and may not be understood universally
True
T or F
Colloquialisms can sometimes become part of formal language over time
True
T or F
Slang is generally static and doesn’t evolve over time.
False
T or F
Colloquial expressions are always easily understood by native speakers
False
T or F
Colloquial expressions and slang are often used to create a sense of camaraderie or belonging among a group.
True
T or F
Slang is primarily used by younger generations and is not commonly used by older individuals.
False
T or F
Slang terms often have short lifespans, quickly falling out of use as new terms emerge.
True
T or F
Colloquial expressions can vary significantly between different English- speaking countries
True
T or F
Colloquial expressions and slang can contribute to the richness and diversity of a language
True
T or F
Slang is always associated with informal speech and cannot be used in formal settings.
True
T or F
Slang terms are always region-specific
True
T or F
Colloquial expressions are always understood by native speakers of a language
False
T or F
Slang is primarily verbal and rarely used in written communication
False
T or F
Colloquial expressions are often derived from regional dialects
True
T or F
True or False: Slang usage is consistent across all demographics within a specific region
False
Phrase:
originates from soldiers biting on bullets during surgery without anesthesia.
Bite the bullet!
Phrase:
This term originated in African American and LGBTQ+
communities and means to publicly criticize or express contempt for someone subtly.
Throwing Shade
Phrase:
This phrase likely originated from ancient naval
discipline where the cat-o’-nine-tails whip was used, but its exact origins are unclear.
Cat got your tongue?
Phrase:
This slang term comes from drag culture and means to gossip or share juicy
Spill the tea!
Phrase:
comes from sailors in distress at sea.This phrase originated from the Dutch word “pekel,” meaning “brine” or “pickle juice,” which sailors drank to
cure ailments, and being in a pickle implied being in a tough situation
In a pickle
Phrase:
This phrase originated from a proverb in the 17th century, where “blue” referred to a deep sadness or melancholy.
Feeling blue
Phrase:
This expression originated in the United States in the 19th century, referring to something common or easily
A dime a dozen
Phrase:
This expression likely originated from an old Indian
custom of throwing balls of clarified butter at statues of gods to seek favor.
Butter someone up
Phrase:
refers to a polite dismissal of someone. This slang term originated in the United States in the late 19th century, referring to forcibly ejecting someone from a place
Bum’s rush
Phrase:
originates from kicking a bucket as a superstitious act
before death. This phrase indeed refers to the old custom of having a person about to be hanged stand on an overturned bucket, which was then kicked away
Kick the bucket
Phrase:
originated from cucumbers being kept in cool
environments. This expression stems from the fact that cucumbers are naturally cool to the touch even in warm weather, and it was first recorded in the 18th
century
Cool as a cucumber
Phrase:
refers to using dog hair as a remedy for hangovers. This phrase comes from an old belief that rubbing the hair of the dog that bit you onto the wound would heal it, but it’s now used to refer to drinking more alcohol to
cure a hangover
Hair of the Dog
Phrase:
originated in aviation. This expression refers to flying without instruments and relying solely on instinct and experience, which is how early aviators flew
Fly by the seat of your pants
Phrase:
comes from sailors conversing while chewing on tough, preserved meat. This expression originated from sailors conversing while chewing
on tough, preserved meat (or “fat”)
Chew the fat
Phrase:
originated from the number of layers of clothing a
wealthy person wore. This phrase likely originated from the saying “to the nines,” which means to perfection or to the highest degree, without a specific origin related to
Dress to the nines
