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I think it depends on how close to the edge one likes to walk. I shift
to informal register sometimes in a formal setting, as I'm sure most of
us do, if I think it will more effectively support my point or suit the
discourse context. I'd have to admit, though, that I don't usually
think about it when I do it.
Herb
In a message dated 8/16/06 9:49:55 AM, [log in to unmask] writes:
it is the case that as the language changes it tends to change in
informal registers before the change creeps into more formal usage.
Teaching register as a part of teaching grammar is a good way to
acquaint students with notions of appropriateness and of change in
progress.
Good point, Herb. But I guess what I'm puzzled by is how to know when a
change has been accepted for writing in a fair(ly) formal register . . .
like the New York Times.
Peter Adams
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