Crossword puzzle : Registers of language in English

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Registers of language in English [C1] — VocaVerb

Language adapts to every situation — from casual chats to formal speeches, from slang-filled texts to polished legal documents. This crossword challenges your knowledge of the various registers of English: the vocabulary, tone, and style that shift depending on context, audience, and purpose. How well do you navigate the spectrum from colloquial to elevated language?

Horizontalement

  1. 3. relating to expressions natural to speakers
  2. 7. respectful and considerate in speech
  3. 8. To record a message
  4. 9. To a certain or fairly significant extent
  5. 10. offensive or vulgar language use
  6. 13. everyday language of ordinary people
  7. 16. small group of words with meaning
  8. 17. To use the mind to consider
  9. 18. At the same time, although
  10. 19. Prepared for an activity

Verticalement

  1. 1. choice and use of words in speech
  2. 2. degree of being formal in language use
  3. 3. casual relaxed style of communication
  4. 4. informal conversational language style
  5. 5. Adverb or conjunction of place
  6. 6. spoken word or phrase in context
  7. 11. To talk into the phone
  8. 12. All members of a group
  9. 14. Full of danger, opposite of safe
  10. 15. Later in time than another event

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