The document discusses the language used in newspaper headlines in English. It begins by asking questions about the types of newspapers in Britain and whether other countries have similar distinctions. It then provides examples of some common grammatical structures found in headlines, including noun phrases without verbs, omission of articles, use of the simple present tense for past events, abbreviations, and plays on words. The purpose is to illustrate how headlines often use ungrammatical constructions to convey information concisely.

1. HEADLINES LANGUAGE
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2. What do you know about British
newspapers?
• What are the two main types called?
• What differences are there between them?
• Are there similarly clear distinctions between
types of newspapers in your country?
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5. Headlines in English can be difficult
to understand. They often use
ungrammatical or incomplete
sentences. Let’s see some examples.
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6. Noun phrases with no verb
There will be/is
an heir at last
Cameron has been
elected Prime Minister
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8. No articles
A seagull flew off
with a cat.
A Waterford boy
saves his sister’s life
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9. No verb to be
Is it the beginning of
the end?
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10. It’s climate change
decision time.
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11. Simple present is used for both
present and past events.
Astronauts landed,
collected rocks and
planted the flag. An army vehicle has
disappeared.
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12. Abbreviations
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The
Japanese
have
bombed
Hawaii. They
have
declared
war…

13. To infinitives to refer to the future.
… will be broadcast…
She will marry her
prince
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14. Headlines are also fond of plays on
words