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    This document contains an analysis of differences between English language usage in the Philippines and Britain. It includes examples of linguistic variations such as terminology for everyday items. Non-linguistic behaviors are also explored, such as the use of exclamations to express enthusiasm in the Philippines compared to Britain. The document aims to highlight cultural distinctions between Philippine and British English through examples of vocabulary, phrasing, and conversational styles.

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    This document contains an analysis of differences between English language usage in the Philippines and Britain. It includes examples of linguistic variations such as terminology for everyday items. Non-linguistic behaviors are also explored, such as the use of exclamations to express enthusiasm in the Philippines compared to Britain. The document aims to highlight cultural distinctions between Philippine and British English through examples of vocabulary, phrasing, and conversational styles.

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    EN 10 Analysis of “The King’s English and I” by Carla Montemayor

    NAME _____________________________________ SEC _______


    _____________________________________
    DATE _____________________________________

    1. Match each kind of English with the country where it is spoken:


    __ a. Deep South English A. Australia E. Singapore
    __ b. English English B. England F. South Africa
    __ c. Ilocano English C. Japan G. United States
    __ d. Japanese English D. Philippines
    __ e. Singlese

    2. Differences in English language use: Fill in the boxes with examples of language use or an explanation.

    “Verbose politesse” among the British Equivalent in the Philippines


    Thank you very much indeed. / Thank you ever so much.

    Splendid! Fantastic! Brilliant!

    Please turn / switch on the light.

    What is meant then by “verbose politesse” in reference to British English?

    3. More differences in English language use: Fill in the boxes with examples of language use or an explanation.

    British English In the Philippines British English In the Philippines


    Tin opener Tea in the evening
    Trash can Lunch
    Fries Pre-paid “loading”
    Diced tomatoes in tomato Concession ticket
    juice
    Eggplants Maths
    Zucchinis Disoriented
    Digestives Phlegmatic (a flattering
    adjective)
    What non-linguistic behavior distinguishes the use of exclamations in the Philippines and its use in Britain?

    4.
    MAIN IDEA:

    SUPPORTING IDEA 1: SUPPORTING IDEA 2: SUPPORTING IDEA 3:

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