Identify the following sample.

Four score and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation.

general
formal
informal
nonstandard

Identify the following sample.

Among the themes stressed by Emerson in his writings, transcendentalism, nature, and the
essential goodness of humanity are pre-eminent.

general
formal
informal
nonstandard

Identify the following sample.

It may not work, but it can't hurt to try.

general
formal
informal
nonstandard

Identify the following sample.

You're holding out on me.

general
formal
informal
 substandard

It's hawt (hot) is an example of _____.

slang
an informal idiom

Spread the word is an example of _____.

slang
an informal idiom

It's not my cup of tea is an example of _____.

slang
an informal idiom

What process was used to form beatnik? Use a dictionary if necessary.

Latin elements
generalization
coinage
suffix addition
change of grammatical function

Select all that apply.

What is the normal use of informal English?

letter to friends
 job interview
letter to the editor
phone conversation with father

Select all that apply.

What is the normal use of formal English?

college lectures
literature
block party
technical reports