location. A. adjective B. connective C. phrase D. prefix 2. Which of the following is correct in regard to the use of formal English? A. Formal English is used more frequently in speaking than in writing. B. Contractions are considered acceptable in any document. C. In formal business correspondence, it's best keep the language impersonal. D. In formal English, we use words to say precisely what we mean. 3. Which sentence contains both an adverb and a conjunction? A. Don't imagine you can't
Should the United States of America have an official language? Nicole Womack English Composition II Instructor Jane McAdams August 06, 2012 Should the United States of America have an official language? Official English Laws are laws that seek to establish English as the official language of the United States. Compared to large majority of all countries the United States of America does not have an official language. There are now more than 322 languages spoken in the United States (U.S
History 10 June 24, 2013 Beginnings of English America 1607-1660 In this passage, Richard Hakluyt, a protestant minister and scholars argues to Queen Elizabeth 1 to encourage building a colony in the New World/ Virginia. The intended audience is referring to us. The source was written to make us the audience see and understand how hard it to reach what they propose them self to do or to make an better colony. The desire outcome was that after a lot of work they accomplish
that “…the ability of English to change keeps it strong and dynamic. English still remains as vital as the many people who speak it.” By speaking this language, it becomes more personable every time it is spoken. Being molded and formed to fit the individuals speaking it, showing the vast majority of personalities and upbringings. It gives the freedom to describe things, tell stories, interpret things the way one chooses with minimal rules and expectations. The words of the English language are found
Chicano English-Language Defining a Culture There is no concrete definition when describing Chicano English. “Linguists are still continuing to investigate the features of Chicano English in order to establish one that is more inclusive than those of the past” (Duchnowski). Carmen Fought defines it as an imprecise term for a nonstandard variety of the English language influenced by the Spanish language and spoken as a native dialect by both bilingual and monolingual speakers. It is very often misunderstood;
For a long time, English have been the number one spoken language in the world, commonly known because “it’s easy to learn”. Over the years, English had developed different varieties around the world, expanding more and more every day. Since ancient times, Ireland has been a unique country characterized by its beautiful landscapes, gentle people, and its popular beer. Also, it counts with one of the English varieties: Irish English. This reports explains
English language is the main spoken language around the world. International language is the idea of the English language as a global means communication with multiple dialects and international standards for the language. In our time English playing the principal role in our society, some countries teach English in the school as a second language, many countries use English in science, business, technology, politics, art, entertainment, music, advertising, and more. From the articles Barbara Wallraff
“Native English Speaker Teachers and Non-Native English Speaker Teachers: Which one is best?” In recent years, the issue about which one is the best teacher between the Native and Non-Native English Speaker Teachers (NNESTs) become an interesting discussion topic for experts in teaching ESL learners. Some people tend to think that NESTs are good models communication and speaking skills. They believe that as native teachers, they have better understanding and correct pronunciation in English. On the
I believe that English is at the cornerstone of teaching in the United Kingdom. The ability to use and understand the language is absolutely crucial for any individual to progress emotionally, socially and professionally in this country. To be able to read and comprehend the language, in whatever format it is presented, will have an enormous impact on any individual’s ability to succeed, regardless of their particular area of expertise. In this essay I will explore the themes that lie central
Running head: THE ENGLISH ONLY DEBATE The English Only Debate Roseann Mazik Grand Canyon University The English Only Debate What is the English only movement? On the most basic level, it is the movement to pass constitutional amendments at the national and state level to make English our official language. These attempts to make English the official English language have created a bitter debate between those for and against the movement. Each side believes their position will
Should English Be Official? English is the official language of at least 50 countries including Singapore, New Zealand, and India, except the United States of America. The English-only legislation is an issue that affects millions of individuals and has drawn lots of attentions and concerns in these recent years. In fact, making English the official language is simply unnecessary and yet may even contribute to negative effects which include perpetuating stereotypes and abridging people’s
General Questions: Politics and the English Language by George Orwell 1.) What is the piece about? In this piece George Orwell criticizes English prose for its inaccurate use of language, and states that language is no longer shaped by us for our own purpose as it should be, but rather recycled, twisted and abused, and therefore has become meaningless and vague. He also suggests that English language “becomes ugly and inaccurate because our thoughts are foolish, but the slovenliness of
Presentation Report This report will focus on a spoken dialect of English, known as ‘Multicultural London English’, that, as a rising phenomenon, is becoming increasingly common in and around London. The report will include the historical background of the dialect, its phonological differences, and its variation from Standard English with regards to grammar and vocabulary, as well as trying to ascertain attitudes towards the variety. The people living in London speak in a wide array of accents
English Controlled Assessment. Introduction- Introduce what I’m going to do. Point 1- Names Caliban is called, compare. Point 2- Language used against Caliban – imperative, abusive Ect. Compare. Point 3- Imagery of animals or beasts used to describe Caliban. Compare. Point 4- Language that describes the strength of Caliban. Compare. Point 5- The way Caliban is forced to work. Compare. Point 6- How Caliban is treated by the other characters. Compare. Conclusion- Sum up all the points.
Investigating English EED201J Assignment 01 849050 Student 50227335 Jeandri van Zyl Questions 1 to 5 are based on Chapter 1 of the prescribed textbook, Investigating English. 1. List four properties of language unique to human communication Displacement Arbitrariness Discreteness Duality 2. Which form of communication is regarded as the primary focus in the study of language? Spoken language is often regarded as the primary focus in the study of language, 3. “Neither a borrower
friendly and informal, as in a conversation manner. Text G features non-fluency features in the form of ellipsis, for example; ‘ I thought it looked like it’ this shortens the sentence structure from ‘ I think it is a waist belt’ to a non-standard English form of
Writing English: Poetry “Blackberry-Picking” by Seamus Heaney Late August, given heavy rain and sun For a full week, the blackberries would ripen. At first, just one, a glossy purple clot Among others, red, green, hard as a knot. You ate that first one and its flesh was sweet Like thickened wine: summer's blood was in it Leaving stains upon the tongue and lust for Picking. Then red ones inked up and that hunger Sent us out with milk cans, pea tins, jam-pots Where briars scratched and
The English Only Debate Pamela Schrage CT226 Dr. Gordon Contents: 1. The English Only debate – why is it so intriguing? 2. Inside the Debate a. Legislation b. Reach for the stars c. The proof is in the pudding d. Let’s reconsider e. The Real Deal 3. The Future of English Only 1. The English Only debate – why is it so intriguing? The United States has been, since its creation, a country without an officially declared
on the English-only movement: The English-only movement, also known as Official English movement, refers to a political movement for the use only of the English language in official government operations through the establishing of English as the only official language in the United States. The goal of the English Only Movement is to make English as the official language of the federal government and the states, banning most interpreter services and limiting bilingual education. U.S. English has succeeded
My Problem When Learning English Studying is important thing in my life. As a student, I always study in order to I can reach my dream in the future. English is important things that must be mastered in the modern world. We can not deny that. If we want to be successful in our study or in our job, we must master it. Knowing the importance of English, I study about it in the university. But, I get some difficulties of learning English. Firstly, I get big problem in speaking. I think good pronunciation