Unit 7 Lesson 1

Slang and Colloquial

Expressions
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Informal Language-The type of language we commonly use when talking to

people who are close to us.

Colloquial Expressions-Usually originated from a group or a community.

These expressions are passed on to other communities in informal, ordinary
conversations.

Colloquial Language-They are not acceptable in a standard English language

or formal writing.
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Colloquialism-An expression that originated from various groups or

community.

Slang-An expression exclusive to groups united by class, interests, etc.

Conciseness-Brevity or state of being grief.

Features of
Colloquialism
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A.Filler-Meaningless words, phrases or sounds that show hesitation in speech. Some
examples of filler words are eerr, uummm, just, basically, even, well, etc. In formal
writing, filler words are omitted because they are usually unnecessary.
Example:You seriously need to enter this college.
B.Contractions-The shortened forms of words with the missing words usually marked
by apostrophe. These includes can’t, doesn’t, isn’t, aren’t etc.
Example:I can’t go to your party.
C.Use of Subjective Pronouns-The use of me and us as subjective pronouns is a
common feature colloquialism.
Example:Sean and me went at the basketball court.
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D.Split Infinitives-Split Infinitives is a construction where a word or a phrase comes
between “to” and the verb.

Example:John wants to prove them that his fit for the team.

E.Ending Sentences with a preposition-There are times when prepositions are not
supposed to end a sentence because the sentence can function without them.

Example:He’s coming in.

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Slang-A word or an expression that is not based on standard English language. It is

exclusive to various groups united geographically by class, by interests, by religion,
etc. It is produced largely by social groups such as racial minority communities,
armed forces, rappers, political organizations, etc. rather than by individual
speakers.
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Take a look at following examples of Slangs and their meanings.

Lit Something that is enjoyable.

Extra When someone is being dramatic.

Hangry When someone is hungry and angry at the

same time.

Shook It is when someone is surprised.

Tea It is when someone gossiping.

Features of Slang

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A.Humor-Slang has a humorous effect. Rhyme is usually used in

American slang to get a comic effect.
Examples:Jacked-Strong,Muscular.
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B.Conciseness-This can be attained in two ways.
1.Apocope-The loss of one or more sounds or letters at the end of the word.
Examples:Lone(Alone).

2.Substitution-An expressive monosyllable or compound monosyllables for a

longer word or description.
Examples:Veep(Vice President).
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C.Originality-Slang can originate from a play on words used in games that are taken
for other fields.

Examples:Flying Rats(Pigeons)

D.Instability-The vocabulary of slang is evolving. It changes through time as it is

passed on. New slang emerges, making the old ones obsolete. However, some
slangs have now been accepted in standard English language.

Examples:Silly(Blessed with worthiness)

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