TExES ESL Supplemental (154) and Key Terms well explained a+ pass dialects - n Ans Varying forms of a language that reflect particular regions, occupations, or social classes and that are similar enough to be mutually intelligible. Qs cognat

TExES ESL Supplemental (154) and
Key Terms well explained \a+ pass


dialects - n
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Varying forms of a language that reflect particular regions, occupations, or social
classes and that are similar enough to be mutually intelligible.


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cognates - n
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Words in 2 or more languages related through the same origin.


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syntax - n
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The rules for combining words into grammatically sensible sentences in a given
language.


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allophone - n
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Letters or combinations of letters that make the same sound (i.e. k & c in keep
cool).


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homonyms - n
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Words that sound alike but have different spellings and meanings (sale/sail).

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homographs - n
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Words that are spelled alike but have different pronunciations and meanings (bow
and arrow vs. bow of a ship) .


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lexicon - n
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The vocabulary of a person, language, social class, field or branch of knowledge.


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CALP - n
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Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency refers to formal, academic learning and
language proficiency.


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BICS - n
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Basic Interpersonal Communication Skills refer to the language skills needed for
day-to-day social interactions.


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register - n
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Manner of speaking chosen according to the communicative function or the
audience (i.e. social vs. academic).


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