Recognize Variations From Standard English - 6th Grade Writing
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Identify the standard English choice in formal writing: “gonna” or “going to”?
Identify the standard English choice in formal writing: “gonna” or “going to”?
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Going to. "Gonna" is informal contraction unsuitable for formal writing.
Going to. "Gonna" is informal contraction unsuitable for formal writing.
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Choose the standard English sentence: “Ain’t” is acceptable in formal writing. True or false?
Choose the standard English sentence: “Ain’t” is acceptable in formal writing. True or false?
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False. "Ain't" is informal slang, not standard English.
False. "Ain't" is informal slang, not standard English.
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Identify the standard English choice in formal writing: “wanna” or “want to”?
Identify the standard English choice in formal writing: “wanna” or “want to”?
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Want to. "Wanna" is informal; spell out in formal contexts.
Want to. "Wanna" is informal; spell out in formal contexts.
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Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “Could of gone earlier.”
Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “Could of gone earlier.”
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Correct: “Could have gone earlier.”. "Of" sounds like "have" but is grammatically incorrect here.
Correct: “Could have gone earlier.”. "Of" sounds like "have" but is grammatically incorrect here.
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What is a strong revision strategy to fix nonstandard grammar in your draft?
What is a strong revision strategy to fix nonstandard grammar in your draft?
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Read aloud and edit for verb tense, agreement, and pronoun case. Systematic checking catches subject-verb and pronoun errors.
Read aloud and edit for verb tense, agreement, and pronoun case. Systematic checking catches subject-verb and pronoun errors.
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Find and correct the nonstandard pronoun: “Me and her went to the store.”
Find and correct the nonstandard pronoun: “Me and her went to the store.”
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Correct: “She and I went to the store.”. Subject pronouns "she" and "I" perform the action.
Correct: “She and I went to the store.”. Subject pronouns "she" and "I" perform the action.
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Find and correct the double negative: “I do not have no homework.”
Find and correct the double negative: “I do not have no homework.”
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Correct: “I do not have any homework.”. Two negatives create nonstandard positive meaning.
Correct: “I do not have any homework.”. Two negatives create nonstandard positive meaning.
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Find and correct the pronoun case error: “Between you and I, it is hard.”
Find and correct the pronoun case error: “Between you and I, it is hard.”
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Correct: “Between you and me, it is hard.”. "Between" takes object pronouns like "me," not "I."
Correct: “Between you and me, it is hard.”. "Between" takes object pronouns like "me," not "I."
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Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “Them books are heavy.”
Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “Them books are heavy.”
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Correct: “Those books are heavy.”. "Those" is the standard demonstrative, not "them."
Correct: “Those books are heavy.”. "Those" is the standard demonstrative, not "them."
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Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “Where is my keys?”
Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “Where is my keys?”
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Correct: “Where are my keys?”. Plural subject "keys" needs plural verb "are."
Correct: “Where are my keys?”. Plural subject "keys" needs plural verb "are."
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Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “We was excited for the trip.”
Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “We was excited for the trip.”
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Correct: “We were excited for the trip.”. Plural subject "we" requires plural verb "were."
Correct: “We were excited for the trip.”. Plural subject "we" requires plural verb "were."
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What is one reliable tool for checking whether a word choice is standard English?
What is one reliable tool for checking whether a word choice is standard English?
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A dictionary or a formal style guide. Reference sources confirm standard usage and spelling.
A dictionary or a formal style guide. Reference sources confirm standard usage and spelling.
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What is the best first step when you notice informal language in a formal paragraph?
What is the best first step when you notice informal language in a formal paragraph?
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Identify the informal words or structures and replace them with formal ones. Substitution creates appropriate tone for formal contexts.
Identify the informal words or structures and replace them with formal ones. Substitution creates appropriate tone for formal contexts.
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Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “I shoulda studied more.”
Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “I shoulda studied more.”
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Correct: “I should have studied more.”. "Shoulda" is informal contraction of "should have."
Correct: “I should have studied more.”. "Shoulda" is informal contraction of "should have."
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Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “He do not like broccoli.”
Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “He do not like broccoli.”
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Correct: “He does not like broccoli.”. Third person singular "he" requires "does" not "do."
Correct: “He does not like broccoli.”. Third person singular "he" requires "does" not "do."
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What does “variation from standard English” mean in writing or speech?
What does “variation from standard English” mean in writing or speech?
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A difference in grammar or usage from conventional standard English. Deviates from formal rules in grammar, vocabulary, or structure.
A difference in grammar or usage from conventional standard English. Deviates from formal rules in grammar, vocabulary, or structure.
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Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “I seen the movie yesterday.”
Find and correct the nonstandard sentence: “I seen the movie yesterday.”
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Correct: “I saw the movie yesterday.”. "Seen" needs helping verb; "saw" is simple past tense.
Correct: “I saw the movie yesterday.”. "Seen" needs helping verb; "saw" is simple past tense.
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Which context most requires standard English: text to a friend or a job interview?
Which context most requires standard English: text to a friend or a job interview?
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A job interview. Professional settings require formal, conventional language use.
A job interview. Professional settings require formal, conventional language use.
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Which strategy best helps you check whether a word choice is conventional and precise?
Which strategy best helps you check whether a word choice is conventional and precise?
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Use a dictionary or thesaurus to confirm meaning and usage. Reference tools verify standard usage and help you choose precise words.
Use a dictionary or thesaurus to confirm meaning and usage. Reference tools verify standard usage and help you choose precise words.
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Which revision is most conventional for a formal report: "The results were kind of surprising."
Which revision is most conventional for a formal report: "The results were kind of surprising."
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The results were somewhat surprising. "Kind of" is conversational; "somewhat" is more formal and precise.
The results were somewhat surprising. "Kind of" is conversational; "somewhat" is more formal and precise.
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Find and correct the nonstandard preposition use: "Where are you at?"
Find and correct the nonstandard preposition use: "Where are you at?"
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Correct: "Where are you?". "At" is redundant after "where"; the question already implies location.
Correct: "Where are you?". "At" is redundant after "where"; the question already implies location.
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Find and correct the nonstandard verb form: "I done my project already."
Find and correct the nonstandard verb form: "I done my project already."
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Correct: "I have done my project already.". "Done" needs a helping verb; use "have done" or just "did."
Correct: "I have done my project already.". "Done" needs a helping verb; use "have done" or just "did."
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Find and correct the nonstandard verb form: "He seen the movie yesterday."
Find and correct the nonstandard verb form: "He seen the movie yesterday."
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Correct: "He saw the movie yesterday.". "Saw" is the simple past; "seen" requires a helping verb like "have."
Correct: "He saw the movie yesterday.". "Saw" is the simple past; "seen" requires a helping verb like "have."
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Identify the conventional word for the informal intensifier: "That test was super hard."
Identify the conventional word for the informal intensifier: "That test was super hard."
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very. "Super" as an intensifier is slang; "very" is standard.
very. "Super" as an intensifier is slang; "very" is standard.
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Find and correct the comparative error: "This book is more better than that one."
Find and correct the comparative error: "This book is more better than that one."
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Correct: "This book is better than that one.". "More" + comparative adjective creates redundancy; use only "better."
Correct: "This book is better than that one.". "More" + comparative adjective creates redundancy; use only "better."
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