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PVA 7th English T1
Formal and Informal
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Stanard English Grammar | Those forms of language which are accepted as correct by those in the language |
| Slang | language characterized by socially unacceptable vocabulary and idioms |
| idom | an expression used in a language that is not meant to be understood literally |
| obsolete | no longer in use at all |
| formal English | used in important speech and writing |
| archaic | forms of language current in earlier times but rare in present day |
| informal Englsh | conversational English; less structure forms |
| colloquial | language characterized by a geographical region |
| nonstandard English grammar | those forms of language which are not accepted as correct |