Midterm Exam Reviewer - Spoken and Written Grammar Flashcards
Spoken grammar is always _____ than written grammar.
less formal
Written grammar allows for _____ sentence structures than spoken grammar.
more complex
Spoken grammar relies heavily on _____ and _____ to convey meaning.
intonation; tone
Written grammar strictly follows _____ rules, while spoken grammar does not.
punctuation
Spoken grammar tends to include more _____ and _____ compared to written grammar.
hesitations; repetitions
Written grammar allows for greater _____ and _____ compared to spoken grammar.
precision; clarity
Written grammar tends to adhere more strictly to _____ and _____ than spoken grammar.
grammatical rules; conventions
Spoken grammar permits the _____ of certain grammatical elements for brevity and efficiency.
omission
Spoken grammar allows for more frequent use of _____ and _____ than written grammar.
slang; informal expressions
Written grammar commonly includes _____ voice constructions, while spoken grammar favors _____ voice.
passive; active
Spoken grammar often features _____, while written grammar avoids them.
sentence fragments
Written grammar permits the use of more formal _____ and _____ than spoken grammar.
vocabulary; literary devices
Spoken grammar often exhibits more variation and _____ compared to written grammar.
regional dialectal features
Written grammar prioritizes _____ and logical organization more than spoken grammar.
coherence
Spoken grammar tends to involve more _____ between speakers, leading to frequent _____ and overlapping speech.
interaction; interruptions
