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Memorization
RP (Received Pronunciation) – the accent of standard Southern
British English.
It is important not to confuse the notion of Received
Pronunciation, as a standard accent, with the standard variety of
the English language used in England that is given names such as
"Standard English", "the Queen's English", "Oxford English" or
"BBC English". The study of RP is concerned exclusively with
pronunciation, while study of the standard language is also
concerned with matters such as grammar, vocabulary and style.
Test
Suggest one-word/phrase answers to the following
statements/questions:
№ Question Answer
1 RP is an abbreviation which stands for …
2 Does "the Queen's English" mean the same as
RP?
3 There are different accents in … : Scotland,
Newcastle. London.
4 Modulation of the voice is also called …
5 Can there be objective standard for correct
pronunciation?
6 A word can be spoken in different … by
various individuals or groups
7 … is an individual's distinctive or
characteristic inflection, tone, or choice of
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