Lexical varieties

Question 1

Standard English (SE)

Answer 1

Vocabulary and grammar considered ‘correct’, most suitable (government, education and law).

Question 2

Elevated lexis

Answer 2

Often standard and is usually polysyllabic and used in formal contexts.

Question 3

Common lexis

Answer 3

Often standard and is usually monosyllabic and used in everyday, and informal contexts.

Question 4

Colloquialisms

Answer 4

language which is informal but still standard (bloke instead of man).

Question 5

Slang

Answer 5

Non - standard English, used in particular social groups and tends to go out of fashion (groovy, wicked).

Question 6

Regional dialect

Answer 6

Non - standard varieties of the English language spoken by particular regions (Derby, bread = cob).

Question 7

Taboo

Answer 7

Socially offensive words (f**k, sexist, racist and homophobic terms).

Question 8

Vulgarisms

Answer 8

Not as offensive as taboo, still impolite (arse instead of bottom).

Question 9

Politically correct language (PC)

Answer 9

Language that aims to be neutral (stop stereotypes and perpetuation).

Question 10

Archaisms

Answer 10

Words no longer used in the English language ( thee, thou).

Question 11

Jargon

Answer 11

A lexical variety used by people in a specific occupation or role (gigabyte - computing).

Question 12

Neologisms

Answer 12

A newly created word (internet = interconnect + network)