English Language GCSE
Spoken Standard English
What Spoken Standard English means in English Language GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Spoken Standard English
The formal, nationally recognised variety of English grammar and vocabulary, free from regional dialect words or slang.
Topics that use Spoken Standard English
- Spoken language (03 or 04) (OCR GCSE)
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Using Spoken Standard English in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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