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MODULE 10:

VARIETIES AND REGISTERS OF SPOKEN AND WRITTEN LANGUAGE

BOLIGAO, LANCE GABRIEL B.

DILAN, ROEL S.

LAQUIO, JOHN REYMART J.

VALDERAMOS, ANDREA KRIZEL

 MODULE 10:

VARIETIES AND REGISTERS OF SPOKEN AND WRITTEN LANGUAGE

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

DIRECTIONS: Read the following statements carefully. Encircle the letter of the
correct answer.

1. It is also called lect - a general term for any distinctive form of a language or linguistic
expression.

a. Language Varieties
b. Language Registers
c. Informal Language Register

2. It means the language used by a group of people who share similar work or interest.

a. Language Varieties
b. Language Registers
c. Neutral Language Register

3. This is the most difficult type of writing.

a. Formal Language Register

b. Informal Language Register
c. Neutral Language Register

4. Which among the following is NOT example of Informal Language Register?

a. Some essays
b. Phone texts
c. Diaries and journals
5. Avoid using too much passive voice.

a. Neutral Language Register

b. Informal Language Register
c. Formal Language Register

6. The following are the several varieties of language, EXCEPT ONE;

a. Pidgin
b. Formal
c. Regional dialect

7. This language register is used with non-emotional topics and information.

a. Formal Language Register

b. Informal Language Register
c. Neutral Language Register

8. A variety of language spoken in a particular are of a country.

a. Pidgin
b. Creole
c. Reginal dialect

9. It is the level and style of one's writing

a. Formal Language Register

b. Informal Language Register
c. Neutral Language Register

10. He defined language register as the way a speaker uses language differently in
different circumstances.

a. Nordquist 2018
b. Nardquist 2017
c. John Naisbit
II. MATCHING TYPE

DIRECTIONS: Match the description from Column A to the word it describes in

Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank provided before the
number.

A B

_____ 1. A general term for any A. Creole

distinctive form of a language or B. Minority Dialect
linguistic expression. C. Formal Language Register
D. Informal Language Register
_____ 2. It is often refers to the degree
E. Variety
of formality of language.
F. Register
_____ 3. A variety used by the members G. Formal
of a particular minority group which H. Nordquist 2018
serves as a maker of identity, alongside I. Neutral Language Register
a standard variety. J. Language Variety

_____ 4. It is less rigid but still K. Pidgin

constrained.

_____ 5. It is the most difficult type of

writing.

_____ 6. This language register is used

with non-emotional topics and
information.
_____ 7. He defines registers as the way
speaker uses language differently in
different circumstances.

_____ 8. This register is used when we

are writing to someone we know very
well.

_____ 9. A language being developed

by speakers who have different
languages who need to communicate.

_____ 10. A term used to refer to any

variant of a language which can be
sufficiently delimited from one another.
III. A. FILL IN THE BLANKS

DIRECTIONS: Write the appropriate word or phrase to complete each sentence.

Choose from the options provided in the parentheses and write your answer on the
blanks.

1. Frozen language remains __________ and unchanged over time, often found in
ceremonial speeches or legal documents. (Context / Fixed / Neutral)

2. The five language registers are Frozen, Formal, Consultative, Casual, and
________. (Intimate / Informal / Formal)

3. Language register refers to the variations in language that occur in different

_______, situations, or social settings. ( Context / Places / Location)

4. The term ____ is used to refer to any variant of a language which can be
sufficiently deliminated from one another. (Differ / Variety / Choice)

5. Language register encompasses factors such as vocabulary, grammar, tone, and

______ which can change depending on the context. (Type / Style / Variety)
B. IDENTIFICATION.

DIRECTIONS: Identify the correct word or phrase that being asked. Write your answer
on the space provided.

________________1. A language being developed by speakers who have different

languages who need to communicate.

________________2. A variety of language spoken in a particular area of a country.

________________3. This register is reserved for special occasions between two

people and often in private.

________________4. This language register is used with non-emotional topics and

information.

________________5. This register is used when we are writing to someone we

know very well. There are no major rules on this type of register.
IV. TRUE OR FALSE

DIRECTIONS: Write TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if not.

__________ 1. Pidgin is a language being developed by speaker who have different

languages who need to communicate.

__________ 2. It is called Regional dialect when children start learning a pidgin as their
first language and become a mother tongue of the community.

__________ 3. Creole refers to a variety of language spoken in a particular area of a

country.

__________ 4. The Minority dialect is a variety used by a member of a particular

minority ethnic group.

__________ 5. Indigenized varieties are spoken mainly as second languages in ex

colonies with multilingual population.

__________ 6. Language register refers to the degree of formality of language.

__________ 7. The form that is sometimes called static register because it refers to
historic language or communication that is intended to remain unchanged like a prayer
or constitution is called Frozen.

__________ 8. Formal is less rigid but still constrained.

__________ 9. Casual register is reserved for special occasions between two people
and often in private.

__________ 10. Intimate register is commonly used by friends, family, coworkers, and
close acquaintances.
 ANSWER KEYS

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE III. A. FILL IN THE BLANKS

1. A 1. FIXED
2. A 2. INTIMATE
3. A 3. CONTEXT
4. A 4. VARIETY
5. C 5. STYLE
6. B
B. IDENTIFICATION
7. C
1. PIDGIN
8. C
2. REGIONAL DIALECT
9. B
3. INTIMATE
10. A
4. NEUTRAL LANGUAGE
REGISTER
II. MATCHING TYPE
5. INFORMAL LANGUAGE
1. J
REGISTER
2. F
3. B
IV. TRUE OR FALSE
4. G
1. TRUE
5. C
2. FALSE
6. I
3. FALSE
7. H
4. TRUE
8. D
5. TRUE
9. K
6. TRUE
10. E
7. TRUE
8. TRUE
9. FALSE
10. FALSE