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Colloquial and Slang Flashcards

1
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Grammar is the set of ___and ___that govern the ___and ___of sentences in a language.

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set of rules
conventions
structure
composition

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It involves the arrangement of words to form ___and ___sentences, the creation of __ and __ phrases, and the proper use of ___and ___ to convey meaning.

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coherent
meaningful
well-structured
syntactically correct
sounds
symbols

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composed of sentences and paragraphs that convey meaning

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Text

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Texts are composed of ___and ___that convey meaning

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sentences
paragraphs

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Sentences are ___ that express a complete thought

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units of language

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units of language that express a complete thought

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sentence

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Words are the ____ and the ____ of sentence

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basic units of language
building blocks

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basic units of language and the building blocks of sentence

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words

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The arrangement of words to form sentences.

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syntax

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Syntax: The arrangement of ___to form sentences.

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words

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Morphology: The study of the ____ and ___of words

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structure
formation

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12
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The study of the structure and formation of words

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Morphology

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Semantics: The study of ____ in language.

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meaning

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The study of meaning in language.

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Semantics

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15
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The use of symbols (like commas, periods, etc.) to indicate pauses, stops, or divisions in written languange

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Punctuations

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Punctuation: The use of ___ (like commas, periods, etc.) to indicate ___, ___, or ___in written language

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symbols
pauses
stops
division

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17
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Lexical Meaning: The ____of ___words.

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meaning
individual

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18
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The meaning of individual words.

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Lexical Meaning

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Semantic Meaning: The meaning of ___or_____

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phrases
sentences

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20
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The meaning of phrases or sentences

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Semantic Meaning

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21
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The meaning derived from the context in which language is used

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Pragmatic meaning

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Pragmatic Meaning: The meaning derived from the ___ in which language is used

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context

23
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T or F
Slang terms are typically region-specific and may not be understood universally

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True

24
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T or F
Colloquialisms can sometimes become part of formal language over time

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True

25
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T or F
Slang is generally static and doesn’t evolve over time.

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False

25
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T or F
Colloquial expressions are always easily understood by native speakers

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False

26
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T or F
Colloquial expressions and slang are often used to create a sense of camaraderie or belonging among a group.

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True

27
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T or F
Slang is primarily used by younger generations and is not commonly used by older individuals.

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False

28
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T or F
Slang terms often have short lifespans, quickly falling out of use as new terms emerge.

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True

29
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T or F
Colloquial expressions can vary significantly between different English- speaking countries

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True

30
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T or F
Colloquial expressions and slang can contribute to the richness and diversity of a language

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True

31
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T or F
Slang is always associated with informal speech and cannot be used in formal settings.

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True

32
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T or F
Slang terms are always region-specific

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True

33
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T or F
Colloquial expressions are always understood by native speakers of a language

A

False

34
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T or F
Slang is primarily verbal and rarely used in written communication

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False

35
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T or F
Colloquial expressions are often derived from regional dialects

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True

36
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T or F
True or False: Slang usage is consistent across all demographics within a specific region

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False

37
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Phrase:
originates from soldiers biting on bullets during surgery without anesthesia.

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Bite the bullet!

38
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Phrase:
This term originated in African American and LGBTQ+
communities and means to publicly criticize or express contempt for someone subtly.

A

Throwing Shade

39
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Phrase:
This phrase likely originated from ancient naval
discipline where the cat-o’-nine-tails whip was used, but its exact origins are unclear.

A

Cat got your tongue?

40
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Phrase:
This slang term comes from drag culture and means to gossip or share juicy

A

Spill the tea!

41
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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

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In a pickle

42
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Phrase:
This phrase originated from a proverb in the 17th century, where “blue” referred to a deep sadness or melancholy.

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Feeling blue

43
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Phrase:
This expression originated in the United States in the 19th century, referring to something common or easily

A

A dime a dozen

44
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Phrase:
This expression likely originated from an old Indian
custom of throwing balls of clarified butter at statues of gods to seek favor.

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Butter someone up

45
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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

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Bum’s rush

46
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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

A

Kick the bucket

47
Q

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

A

Cool as a cucumber

48
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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

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Hair of the Dog

49
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Phrase:
originated in aviation. This expression refers to flying without instruments and relying solely on instinct and experience, which is how early aviators flew

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Fly by the seat of your pants

50
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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”)

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Chew the fat

51
Q

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

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Dress to the nines

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