domingo, 27 de abril de 2014

Register: statements

How would you describe the register of the following statements?
  • “Honoured guests, members of the board, Superintendent Johnson, and most importantly, graduates of the class of 2012, it is an honour to speak to you on this ocassion.” (Formal Register)


  • “While I was pleasantly surprised by the menu selections for dinner service, I was disheartened by the lukewarm eggs at breakfast.” (Formal Register)


  • “Yeah, right” (Casual Register)


  • “I doubt it” (Consultative Register)


  • “I’m tired of your rubbish” (Intimate Register)


  • “I’m tired” (Consultative Register)

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