2. APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE
Choose your words carefully when you
write. Develop the habit of selecting words that are
precise and appropriate for your purpose. You
must avoid slang, cliches, pretentious words,
euphemism, jargon, redundancy, and wordiness.
4. APPROPRIATE LANGUAGE
Identify the kind of inappropriate language used in the sentence
as to Cliché, Euphemism, Jargon, Slang, Redundancy
1. The entire show was awesome!
2. The lawyer explained to his client what habeas
corpus is.
3. The politician is willing to help the economically
deprived.
4. Her extravagance brought her negative savings.
5. Cliché, Euphemism, Jargon, Slang, Redundancy
The journalist wrote a persuading lead in his
article.
For the reason that he is late, he was not accepted
in class.
The woman looked white as a ghost when she saw
the accident.
I still have liabilities to Anna.
The speakers beat around the bush.
6. Cliché, Euphemism, Jargon, Slang, Redundancy
Please give that color green bag to Engineer Gomez,
our guest speaker.
Young people think that it is cool to be different.
They came up with a system that will debug the
current software.
Danielle sold his house in the province to buy a
pre-owned automobile.
My friend likes wearing shirts that are extra large in
size.
7. Cliche
A cliche is an expression that has been worn out through
constant use. Although they are common in speech, they
make writing seem stale. You should avoid cliches and try
to express your meaning in original ways. Here are some
typical cliches:
short but sweet last but not least
work like a dog too little, too late
singing the blues easier said than done
on top of the world in the nick of time
make ends meet
8. Slang
Informal word or expression that is not considered
standard and appropriate for formal occasions.
These are words used in ordinary situations.
Ex. My new friend is cool!
I want to ride a limo.
My sister is working as a QC Manager.
9. Euphemism
A substitute for an expression that may
offend or suggest something offensive for
the receiver.
Ex:
Retarded for mentally challenged
Janitor- sanitary engineer
Poor- financially challenged
10. Redundancy/ wordiness
Unnecessary repetition of words in expressing ideas
Examples:
at the present time
now
in the event that
if
in the near future
soon
due to the fact that
because
13. Jargon
A specialized or technical vocabulary of a certain
group, profession, or people who share the same
interest.
Once used outside the profession or group, it may
cause a barrier to communication to people not
familiar with the language.
Examples:
Medical jargon
Computer jargon
Sports jargon
Business jargon
14. List down 10 jargons used in your field of expertise.
Define the jargon as to how you will explain it to a
common person.
