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    The document contains two identical tables with 10 statements about Standard English and Nonstandard English. Students are asked to identify whether each statement is true or false. The statements cover topics such as the appropriate use of Standard English in academic essays versus conversations, the use of contractions, informal words, clipped words, and abbreviations in each type of English.

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    The document contains two identical tables with 10 statements about Standard English and Nonstandard English. Students are asked to identify whether each statement is true or false. The statements cover topics such as the appropriate use of Standard English in academic essays versus conversations, the use of contractions, informal words, clipped words, and abbreviations in each type of English.

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    Worksheet - Standard English

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    Paul Gerano
    The document contains two identical tables with 10 statements about Standard English and Nonstandard English. Students are asked to identify whether each statement is true or false. The statements cover topics such as the appropriate use of Standard English in academic essays versus conversations, the use of contractions, informal words, clipped words, and abbreviations in each type of English.

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    Name: ________________________ Period No. _________ Name: ________________________ Period No.

    _________

    STANDARD ENGLISH STANDARD ENGLISH

    True or False ( T or F ) True or False ( T or F )


    1. In Academic essays, Nonstandard English is usually 1. In Academic essays, Nonstandard English is usually
    used. used.
    2. In Standard English, we usually contract words. 2. In Standard English, we usually contract words.
    3. Standard English is the less correct form of English. 3. Standard English is the less correct form of English.
    4. If you want to be understood anywhere else in the 4. If you want to be understood anywhere else in the
    world, use Standard English. world, use Standard English.
    5. Standard English is used more often in speaking than in 5. Standard English is used more often in speaking than in
    writing. writing.
    6. Standard English uses informal words. 6. Standard English uses informal words.
    7. Clipped words are discouraged in Standard English. 7. Clipped words are discouraged in Standard English.
    8. Most likely, English teachers use Nonstandard English. 8. Most likely, English teachers use Nonstandard English.
    9. Conversations among friends usually use Standard 9. Conversations among friends usually use Standard
    English. English.
    10. Abbreviations are more common in Nonstandard 10. Abbreviations are more common in Nonstandard
    English than in Standard English. English than in Standard English.

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    Name: ________________________ Period No. _________ Name: ________________________ Period No. _________

    STANDARD ENGLISH STANDARD ENGLISH

    True or False ( T or F ) True or False ( T or F )


    1. In Academic essays, Nonstandard English is usually 1. In Academic essays, Nonstandard English is usually
    used. used.
    2. In Standard English, we usually contract words. 2. In Standard English, we usually contract words.
    3. Standard English is the less correct form of English. 3. Standard English is the less correct form of English.
    4. If you want to be understood anywhere else in the 4. If you want to be understood anywhere else in the
    world, use Standard English. world, use Standard English.
    5. Standard English is used more often in speaking than in 5. Standard English is used more often in speaking than in
    writing. writing.
    6. Standard English uses informal words. 6. Standard English uses informal words.
    7. Clipped words are discouraged in Standard English. 7. Clipped words are discouraged in Standard English.
    8. Most likely, English teachers use Nonstandard English. 8. Most likely, English teachers use Nonstandard English.
    9. Conversations among friends usually use Standard 9. Conversations among friends usually use Standard
    English. English.
    10. Abbreviations are more common in Nonstandard 10. Abbreviations are more common in Nonstandard
    English than in Standard English. English than in Standard English.

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