Language & Occupation

Question 1

Why are acronyms frequently used in occupational lexis?

Accepted Answer

Conveys information rapidly and easily, Shows shared knowledge and understanding

Question 2

Many jobs use codes for easy understanding. Which of these jobs may regularly use codes?

Accepted Answer

Supermarkets, Emergency services

Question 3

In which of these situations may a teacher upwardly diverge in their language?

Accepted Answer

When attempting to gain more responsibilities, When speaking to a parent about their child

Question 4

What is the - sometimes derogatory - name for specialist law-related language?

Accepted Answer

Legalese

Question 5

Which job might entail very specialised lexis and high frequency of acronyms?

Accepted Answer

Solicitor, Doctor

Question 6

Another word for words which specifically relate to a known subject or role:

Accepted Answer

Jargon

Question 7

To soften a command at work, a line manager might use...

Accepted Answer

A mitigated imperative, A modal verb

Question 8

When might a teacher downwards converge?

Accepted Answer

To re-engage students who are struggling, When speaking to an upset student

Question 9

Words or phrases only used in a work setting are known as what?

Accepted Answer

Occupational register

Question 10

What may occur in busy occupations where time is short?

Accepted Answer

Incomplete constructions, Ellipsis

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