English Literature GCSE
Standard English
What Standard English means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Standard English
The universally accepted, formal dialect of English, characterised by accurate grammar, spelling, and punctuation, avoiding colloquialisms and slang.
Topics that use Standard English
- Writing – Accurate Standard English (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Standard English in the exam
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