Page 67 - English for Advanced Secondary Schools Teachers Guide Form Five

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4. Casual register: It is informal and relaxed, used in
everyday conversations among friends, family, or peers.
It includes contractions, slang, and colloquial expressions.
Some examples include text messages, social media posts,
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informal emails to friends, and casual conversations at a
coffee shop.
5. Intimate Register: It is the most informal and personal,
used in close relationships where there is a high level of
familiarity and emotional connection. It often includes
inside jokes and affectionate language. Some examples
include love letters, conversations between romantic
partners, and close friendships where individuals use pet
names and personal anecdotes.
(b) Reading the given text and completing the activities that follow.
Ask them to do the following:

(i) Identify whether the text is formal, informal or technical
and support their answers with four pieces of evidence
from the text.
(ii) Explain the meaning of the given constructions as used in
the text.

Answers to Activity 5.2(b)

(i) Moving quickly and closely towards the subject, focusing
specifically on the activity of riding his bicycle. It suggests
a sense of speed and directness in the action.
(ii) Spending leisure time in a relaxed manner with close
friends or companions. It implies socialising, engaging in
casual activities, and enjoying each other’s company.
(iii) Performing risky actions that evoke strong emotions,
particularly fear or excitement. It suggests that the stunts are
so intense that they cause one’s heart to stop momentarily
due to the adrenaline rush.

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