Features of Speech -Grammar Flashcards

1
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What is ellipsis?

A

Missing out a grammatically necessary part of the sentence

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What is non-standard grammar? Give an example

A

Anything other than the standard, high status form e.g. ‘we was annoyed’ WAS

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