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Exercises On Language Registers
Exercises On Language Registers
Exercises On Language Registers
EXERCISE 1. Tell which language register is appropriate for the given scenarios.
1. Teacher’s lecture in the classroom
● FORMAL REGISTER
2. A University official delivering a welcome speech to visitors
● FORMAL REGISTER
3. A conference between a student and a teacher
● CONSULTATIVE REGISTER
4. A police officer reciting Miranda rights to an apprehended suspect
● INTIMATE REGISTER
6. A client discussing a case with his lawyer
● CONSULTATIVE REGISTER
7. Conversations among the bride’s and groom’s acquaintances during a wedding reception
● CASUAL REGISTER
8. A meeting between Pres. Biden and Prime Minister Trudeau
● CONSULTATIVE REGISTER
9. A customer ordering goods from a supplier
● FORMAL REGISTER
10. An interview between an HR and a job applicant for a job
● FORMAL REGISTER
EXERCISE 2. Classify the following expressions according to register/style.
1. Thanks be to God.
● CONSULTATIVE REGISTER
3. What’s up, guys?
● CASUAL REGISTER
4. Hi! Nice day, isn’t it?
● CASUAL REGISTER
5. Ladies and gentlemen, let me tell you some information.
● FORMAL REGISTER
6. Hey dude! What’s up?
● INTIMATE REGISTER
7. It is an honor to meet you, Sir.
● FORMAL REGISTER
8. Could you bring us more coffee, please?
● FORMAL REGISTER
9. Can I get a little more coffee here?
● CASUAL REGISTER
10. Honey, how are you feeling now?
● INTIMATE REGISTER