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OpenStudy (anonymous):

English that is spoken or written by educated and mature people is what kind of English? formal standard

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@wmckinely help?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Formal. "Formal English is used in “serious” texts and situations — for example, in official documents, books, news reports, articles, business letters or official speeches." - Tomasz P. Szynalski from antimoon.com

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and the standard?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Standard English (SE) is a synonym for good or correct English usage. Others use the term to refer to a specific geographical dialect of English or a dialect favored by the most powerful and prestigious social group.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so it's the standard or formal?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

answer it someone please!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Formal.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yeah, I think it's formal too..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I just was explaining what Standard English is...

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