(posting whole assessment FROM CONNEXUS)
(1) Which option describes dialect?(1 point)
A. language that is used in a particular region or by a particular group
B. language that follows strict rules for grammar, spelling, and punctuation
C. language that is specific to a type of job or activity
D.language that breaks strict rules for grammar, spelling, and punctuation
(2)Use the sentence to answer the question.
Casey didn't know nothing about the broken window.
Which kind of nonstandard English did she use?
(1 point)
A. slang
B.double negative
C.dialect
D. incorrect intensive pronouns
(3/5) A biologist is talking to some other biologists about genomes and karyotypes. Which kind of standard English is the biologist using?(1 point)
A.dialect
B. slang
C. intensive pronouns
D.jargon
(4)Which sentences are variations of standard English? Select the two correct answers.(1 point)
A. I ain't interested in watching that movie.
B.A judge ordered a provisional remedy to protect the defendant until the trial.
C.My dog wouldn't jump on nobody.
D.Eric ourselves chose to stay home instead of come with us to play baseball on Saturday.
E.When I moved to North Carolina from California, I had to get used to words like ya'll.
(5/5)Which option describes standard English?(1 point)
A language that breaks from the rules of grammar, spelling, or punctuation
B language that follows strict rules for grammar, spelling, and punctuation
Clanguage that is used in casual conversations with family or friends
D language that repeats negative words in sentences
Help Which ocean best describe standard English
A . Language artist used in casual compressions with family or friends
B. Language that follows strict role for grammar spelling and punctuation
C. Language that breaks from the rules of grammar spelling and punctuation
D. Language that repeat negative words in sentences
(1) The correct option that describes dialect is A. language that is used in a particular region or by a particular group.
(2) The kind of nonstandard English that Casey used is B. double negative.
(3) The biologist is using D. jargon.
(4) The two sentences that are variations of standard English are B. A judge ordered a provisional remedy to protect the defendant until the trial. and E. When I moved to North Carolina from California, I had to get used to words like ya'll.
(5) The option that describes standard English is B. language that follows strict rules for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
(1) The correct option that describes dialect is A. dialect is a language that is used in a particular region or by a particular group.
To answer this question, you need to understand the definition of dialect. A dialect is a variation of a language spoken by a specific group of people or in a particular region. It often includes variations in vocabulary, pronunciation, and grammar.
(2) The correct answer is B. Casey used a double negative in the sentence, which is a form of nonstandard English.
In standard English, the use of a double negative is considered grammatically incorrect. In this sentence, the correct standard English version would be "Casey didn't know anything about the broken window." The use of the double negative "didn't know nothing" is a common feature of nonstandard or informal English dialects.
(3) The correct answer is D. The biologist is using jargon, which is a kind of standard English specific to a particular field or profession.
Jargon refers to the specialized vocabulary and language used within a specific field or profession. In this case, the biologist is using terms like "genomes" and "karyotypes," which are specific to the field of biology and would be understood by other biologists.
(4) The correct answers are B and E. Sentences B and E are variations of standard English.
Sentence B "A judge ordered a provisional remedy to protect the defendant until the trial" is an example of standard English. It follows the rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Sentence E "When I moved to North Carolina from California, I had to get used to words like ya'll" represents a regional variation of standard English. While "ya'll" is a nonstandard contraction, the sentence itself follows the rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Sentences A, C, and D are examples of nonstandard English, as they break the rules of grammar, spelling, or punctuation.
(5) The correct option that describes standard English is B. Standard English is a language that follows strict rules for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Standard English is the form of English that is widely accepted and used in formal settings such as education, business, and literature. It is characterized by its adherence to grammatical rules, standardized vocabulary, and consistent spelling and punctuation conventions. It is the form of English that is typically taught in schools and used in professional communication.