Arbeidsark: Language Variation in the English-Speaking World
📝 Language Variation in the English-Speaking World
Worksheet for Vg2 Engelsk 1
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Task 1: Fill in the Missing Words ✅
Complete the sentences using words from the presentation:
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Task 2: Match the Terms to Their Definitions ✅
Draw lines to connect each term with the correct definition:
| Term | Definition |
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| Dialect | A. Differences in how words are pronounced in different regions |
| Accent | B. A variety of language with distinct vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation |
| Variation | C. The natural differences in how language is spoken across regions and social groups |
| Rhotic accent | D. A way of speaking where the "r" sound is pronounced clearly |
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Task 3: British vs. American English – Categorize the Words ✅
Place these words in the correct column:
Words: apartment, colour, flat, favorite, petrol, gas, colour, mobile, cell phone, theatre, theater
| 🇬🇧 British English | 🇺🇸 American English |
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Task 4: Short Answer Questions ✅
Answer in 1-2 complete sentences:
4a) Why do language variations exist? Name at least two reasons.
*Answer: ___________________________________________________________________*
4b) What does "rhotic accent" mean, and which variety of English typically uses it?
*Answer: ___________________________________________________________________*
4c) How has social media changed English language variation?
*Answer: ___________________________________________________________________*
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