Informal and Formal Speech
Chapter 6
Q1: Answer the following questions:
(a) Define the term 'small talk'.
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(b) Explain briefly what you mean by ellipsis.
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(c) Give a function of "well" in a sentence.
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(b) Show the use of 'you know' in a sentence.
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Q2: Give brief answers.
(a) Write a brief dialogue between two persons A and B as an example of small talk that aims at getting to know a person A meets at a dentist's waiting room.
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(b) Explain with examples two uses of 'well'.
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(c) Explain the function of ellipsis in conversation.
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(d) Briefly explain the term 'discourse marker'.
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Q3: Answer the following questions.
(a) You have come across an advertisement on letting out a house by Mr. Das. Write a conversation with Mr. Das whom you are visiting to make enquiries about the house.
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(b) Write a dialogue in which a person complains to his/ her neighbour about the loudness of his TV set which has been disturbing the complainant.
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(c) Comment on the style of formal speech and informal speech with an illustrative dialogue each.
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