A Partial Requirement in
PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION
LANGUAGE REGISTER:
Its GENRE and SAMPLES
A review of the samples on its language features
Presented by;
JHUNE ELLIEZARRE PACYRA LABAGALA
JAYPEE BASARIO
DEXTER MACAPUGAS
Presented to:
HEIDI ALAMODIN BADURIA-LUGAY
Assistant Professor II
First Semester
DECEMBER 2022
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Table of Contents
Title page----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
Table of contents-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2
Formal Language ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------3
Genres of Formal Language Register-------------------------------------------------------------4
Samples of Formal Language Register-----------------------------------------------------------5
Informal Language Register-----------------------------------------------------------------------13
Genres of Informal Language Register----------------------------------------------------------14
Samples of Informal Language Register---------------------------------------------------------15
Neutral Language Register-------------------------------------------------------------------------21
Genres of Neutral Language Register------------------------------------------------------------22
Samples of Neutral Language Register----------------------------------------------------------23
Acknowledgement-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------27
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FORMAL LANGUAGE REGISTER
Formal register describes speech that is elevated, precise, and often professional, official, or
impersonal in nature. In English, many components of the formal register involve the use of
standard grammar. Formal writing is probably the most difficult type of writing. It is impersonal,
meaning it is not written for a specific person and is written without emotion
Formal Letters includes
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Business Letters
Letters of complaint
Some essays
Reports
Official Speeches
Announcement
Professional Emails
Business
Rules of the formal language register
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Do not use contractions
Spell out numbers less than one hundred
Write in third person point of view
Avoid using too much passive voice
Avoid using slang, idioms, exaggeration and cliches
Avoid abbreviations and acronyms
Do not start sentences with words like and, so, but, also
Always write in complete sentences
Write Longer, more complex sentences.
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Genres of Formal Register
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Business Letters
Letters of complaint
Some essays
Reports
Official Speeches
Announcement
Professional Emails
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Business Letters
Name of Company
Address of Company
City, State Zip Code
Date
Name of Representative
Title of Rep
Name of Company
Address of Company
City, State Zip Code
Dear Representative:
I am writing you concerning a recent purchase of promotional items. Approximately two weeks
ago, on May 1, I ordered a total of 500 promotional Items for Company, Inc. via the promotional
item webpage. I received an email notification within three hours confirming the receipt of
payment via credit card and the prompt shipment of promotional items. Your website indicated,
shipments should reach their destination within 3-5 business days of being sent, but I am eagerly
awaiting to receive the promotional items. Do you have any information on what may have
happened with shipment or where the shipment is located?
Sincerely,
Your Name
Phone Number
Email Address
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Report
[Date]
[Contacts Name]
[Title]
[Complete Address]
Dear [Contacts Name]
Good Day!
In response to the report requested by [Manager Name]. I have compiled the monthly
employee expenses in a single document outlining the expenditures for monthly office supplies,
lunch delivery, coffee delivery, first aid expenses, and regular maintenance expenses. The
reports also include new gift certificates for the monthly best team awarding and individual
awards as well as it to my understanding that award expenditures will be added to the
Company’s files for the purpose of calculating the total expenses by the end of the fiscal year.
Should you have any questions regarding the data accumulated, please feel free to contact me
anytime from [DATE] at [TIME] until [TIME].
I hope to hear you soon,
Regards
[NAME]
[TITLE]
[CONTACT NUMBER]
[EMAIL ADDRESS]
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Letters of Complainant
Your Address
Your City, State, ZIP Code
(Your email address, if sending via email)
Date
Name of Contact Person (if available)
Title (if available)
Company Name
Consumer Complaint Division (if you have no specific contact)
Street Address
City, State, ZIP Code
Dear Contact Person or Organization Name):
Re: (account number, if applicable)
On (date), I (bought, leased, rented, or had repaired) a (name of the product, with serial or model
number, or service performed) at (location and other important details of the transaction. .
Unfortunately, your (product or service) has not performed well (or the service was inadequate)
because (state the problem). I am disappointed because (explain the problem: for example, the
product does not work properly; the service was not performed correctly; I was billed the wrong
amount; something was not disclosed clearly or was misrepresented; etc.).To resolve the
problem, I would appreciate your (state the specific action you want: money refunded, charge
card credit, repair, exchange, etc.). Enclosed are copies (do not send originals) of my records
(include receipts, guarantees, warranties, canceled checks, contracts, model and serial numbers,
and any other documents).
I look forward to your reply and a resolution to my problem and will wait until (set a time limit)
before seeking help from a consumer protection agency or the Better Business Bureau. Please
contact me at the above address or by phone at (home and/or office numbers with area code).
Sincerely,
Your name
Enclosure(s)
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Official Speeches
Good afternoon, students and staff members! My name is Stephanie, and I'm running for student
body president. I'll keep this quick as I'm sure you are ready to get out of here. You might be
saying to yourself, "Should Stephanie really be the student body president? After all, she's only
been at our school for two years." It's true that I am fairly new to Jefferson Anderson High School.
At first glance, this may seem like a disadvantage. I didn't attend this school for my freshman and
sophomore years, and I've only known most of you for a couple of years. When you think about it
though, there is actually a benefit in choosing someone who is coming into the school from
somewhere else. I have new ideas that I can bring in from the school I was at before. Are you tired
of doing the same old things year after year? Are you ready to do something different? One thing
I noticed about this school when I came last year is that most of the students didn't really get to
make any of the decisions here at the school. Did anyone ever ask you what you wanted to do for
a fundraiser? Did anyone ever ask you what you wanted to buy with the money we raised? Who
makes these decisions? Those types of decisions are left up to the student council. The person you
choose to represent you as president will speak for the entire senior class. Do you want to choose
someone who will make those decisions for you without knowing what you want? If you vote for
me as a student council president, I promise to always get your opinions before making any
decisions. You should have a say in the actions that will affect you. Every single one of you can
come to me with your ideas, and I promise to listen and speak for you. I may not be the most wellknown person running for student council president, but I promise to listen to each and every
one of you. You matter. Your opinion matters. Don't choose someone who will make all of the
decisions for you. Don't vote for the person who will pick whatever their friends want them to
choose. Choose someone who wants to be your spokesperson. Choose someone who cares about
what you want. Choose me, Stephanie, for your student council president.
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Essay
The Atmosphere is a transparent envelope of gases and suspended particles that surround the
Earth. Without Chemical processes involving several of the atmospheric gases, life could not exist.
Even the physical processes that operate in the atmosphere are of vital importance because they
are responsible for the Earth's varied climates. The Atmosphere is composed almost entirely of
Oxygen and Nitrogen. The Atmosphere is the source of every living thing in the world. It plays a
very important role in serving the world's needs. It provides ventilation to the Earth, as the
atmosphere filters the ultraviolet rays, coming from the Sun. Thus, it acts as the Earth's protective
armor without which all living things in the world would die. The ozone layer is a matter of
tremendous concern as it profoundly influences the environmental conditions on the planet
surface. The Atmosphere provides the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink and
above all it supports LIFE. Atmosphere is very imperative to sustain life on Earth. To protect the
atmosphere is possible and simple, avoid polluting the air and water basically. Fight global
warming by planting more trees and keeping your surrounding clean. You can reduce fuel
consumption by using energy efficient appliances. We can preserve the atmosphere by practicing
and encouraging good hygiene, reducing greenhouse gases and emissions that are going into the
air. Thu’s there are several solutions and ways that we can practice to protect the Earth's
atmosphere. Effort is the key in life to your success.
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Announcement
You and a Guest Are
Cordially invited to attend
ACME CORPORATION
YOUR EVENT
SATURDAY JUNE 21ST
6:00-11:00
THE HOTEL MONTACLAIRE
STARLIGHT BALLROOM
1234 BROADWAY AVENUE
HOUSTON, TEXAS 12345
RESERVED BY JUNE 1ST
TO MARRY 555-555-5555
OR MARRY@BOTCAMP
DINNER l COCKTAILS l FORMAL ATTIRE
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Professional Email
Dear [Name],
Please find enclosed to this email the proposal you requested regarding your website
audit We hope that you will find this proposal helpful and insightful and that it meets your
expectations. Of course, if you make any adjustment or go in a different direction, feel free to let
us know and we’d be happy to discuss with you.
Thank you for entrusting [Your company Name] with your website audit, and we hope to
hear you back from you soon.
Best regards,
[Name and Job title]
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The Informal Language Register
Informal writing is written in the way we talk to our friends and family. We use informal
writing to someone we know very well. Some kinds of writing can be written in informal style.
Informal writing includes
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Personal Emails
Phone Text
Short Notes
Friendly Letters
Most Blogs
Diaries and journal
There are no major rules to informal writing
With informal writing, you can include things such as
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Slang
Figurative Language
Symbols and Abbreviations
Acronyms
Incomplete Sentences
Short Sentence
First Person, Second Person, and Third Person
Paragraphs
Jokes
Personal Opinions
Extra Punctuation
Passive and Active Voice
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Genres of Informal Register
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Personal Emails
Phone Text
Short Notes
Friendly Letters
Most Blogs
Diaries and journal
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Personal Email
Hi Linda,
How’s it going?
Sorry I haven’t been in touch for such a long time but I’ve had exam so I’ve been studying
every free minute. Anyway, I’ve love to hear all your news and I’m hoping we can get together
soon to catch up. We just moved to a bigger flat so maybe you can come and visit one weekend?
How’s the new Job?
Looking forward to hearing from you!
Hiega
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Phone Text
Hey!!!!! Justin, I waiting you 2nyt @b-house!
The drink is waiting 2nyt! A bunch of s*xy bebes ! ahahahah ; )
From jo2.
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Short Notes
How I take Notes……
Equipment;
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Black pencil
Pencil
Eraser
Colored pencil
Lined papers
Computer
Highlighters
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Headings
Titles
Key topics
Subjects
Sections
Color Coding
-two colors
-one for terms
-two for dates
Sub-Heading
*Lists
*Charts
* Diagrams
*Keywords
1. Hand writing; make sure that you hand writing is easy to read, write and slowly to
improve memorization of information.
2. Flashcard; take notes on flash-cards so you can quiz yourself later, this in an easy way to
improve memory and understanding.
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Friendly Letters
Room No. 14
Boys Hotel
XYZ School
Bangalore
Nov. 25, 2012
Dear mother,
I am fine here and hope this letter find you in a good health. I am enjoying my new school and
hostel life. Though sometimes I feel homesick but your word of advice always helps me to
overcome the feeling.
I believe this school is one of the best that I could gone to. We have the best facilities at our
disposal, be it the playground, the gymnasium or the lush green lawns. The teachers are very
well learned, affectionate and efficient. My classmate is helpful and fun to be with.
In a nutshell, All I want to say is that you need not worry about me as I’m in good hands. Please
convey my regards to dad and love to sunaina.
Your Loving Son
Steven
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Most Blogs
The purpose of this short blog is to give you a couple of tips that will send you on your way to
creating a new piece of content. It is something so simple, that many of us can do and best of all, you
cannot do it wrong. So, what is stopping you? It is also FREE!
Tip 1: Informal and personable
Writing Style
Everyone has their own writing style however, for me, I like to write in an informal way as it suits my
personality, I enjoy to include rhetorical questions, the odd “dad joke” and also put across my sense
of humor so that the content feels genuine
Personable
Again, for me to I like to ask as many personal questions that will get the reader thinking Your title
and introduction need to attract the right audience. This will mean that what you’re writing about
and the way you write, will resonate well with the reader
Informal
I constantly talk about friends and colleagues and what they think of me (a perfect example at the
start of this blog!)
Being informal allows the reader to buy into you, people buy Tip 2: Don’t sell; create intrigue Don’t
sell
There’s no doubt that most of the actions that we carry out within the work place need to lead to a
return on investment. However, it is very unlikely that someone will see your blog and buy off you,
so why sell?!
My personal approach is to talk about a number of challenges and pain points which a client may be
feeling and then give an insight to what other clients are doing – this will create intrigue and then
usually lead to a call to action (CTA)
Tip 3: Consistency Every other week
Don’t just create one bit of blog content and then be upset if you do not receive likes/comments.
Build a portfolio over a period of time and you’ll get better as you go along
Creating content every other week allows you to share tips, lessons learnt and updates with your
network, keeping you on the radar of others. Sharing and marketing. Again, I am by no means a
digital marketing expert and the way in which I promote my content needs to improve however, if
you create some content, make sure you share it – not just once, 1,2,3,4,5… AS MANY TIMES AS YOU
WANT!
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Diaries and Journal
April 29, 2020
Beck’s basement
Dear Diary,
Today, Becky And I went to the pond and lay our heads on the green grass for hours until
sundown. It was mesmerizing experience. I hope my friends from my home town sri nagar can
one day share that experience with us here.
Oh, and we were also very close to getting punished for bringing puppies inside the class today,
Shaanu warned us in time and we could manage to sneak the puppies out in time.
I am preparing a song for the choir singing this Sunday. Hope I don’t stutter like this time.
Will be writing soon again.
Jenna
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Neutral Language Register
We use the neutral language register with non-emotional topics and information. Neutral
writing is not necessarily formal or informal. It is not usually positive or negative. A neutral
register is used to deliver facts,
Some writing is written in a neutral register. This means they are not specifically formal or
informal.
Writing in the neutral language register includes:
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Reviews
Articles
Some letters
Some Essays
Technical Writing
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Reviews
I loved the fact that percentage of their sales go to a local charity, that’s one of the reasons why I
decided to order a medium Fall bouquet for a friend’s birthday. However, I wasn’t very
impressed as it looked nothing like the photo on the website. There is no fall color in them.
Customer
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Articles
In this paper we present the DWDS word profile system, a unified approach to the extraction of
collocations for German, based entirely on infinite state transducers. The system is intended as
an additional informational source for the DWDS web platform(www.dwds.de). The DWDS
website with 2.5 million age impression per month is a widely used internet platform that
provides a word information system based on a large monolingual German dictionary and DWDS
Kernorpocus. A balanced corpus of German text of the 20th century. The DWDS word profile
consists of two parts; a language specific part which consist of a complete German morphology
and an efficient syntax parser by German and a language independent part comprised of data base
manage system for collocations and a corpus query engine, together with web interface. We
applied the DWDS word profile to a balance corpus of the 20th century and subsequently present
some technicalities. Future work will focus on language learning particular we will use a
simplified tag set and a more systematic description of the word profile differences between
corpora. We also plan to create word profiles for the DWDS extended corpus, a 2 billion token
corpus.
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Letters
Abigail Le Jeune
Branding Ambassadors, Inc
4568 Highway One
Makeup, CA 12709
September 14, 2019
Dear Mr. Henry:
This past weekend, I met one of your staff members, Cody Abercorn. He was manning your
company’s booth at the Cincinnati Trade Show. Since our booths were adjacent to one another,
we had the opportunity to get know each other rather well.
With over 1.5 million followers, I believe we can join together and support each other’s
endeavors very effectively. What do you think? Will we take over the internet and create a
marketing movement that is mutually beneficial to our growing companies?
Thank you for your time!
Sincerely,
Mark
Business manager
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Essay
The Atmosphere is a transparent envelope of gases and suspended particles that surround the
Earth. Without Chemical processes involving several of the atmospheric gases, life could not exist.
Even the physical processes that operate in the atmosphere are of vital importance because they
are responsible for the Earth's varied climates. The Atmosphere is composed almost entirely of
Oxygen and Nitrogen. The Atmosphere is the source of every living thing in the world. It plays a
very important role in serving the world's needs. It provides ventilation to the Earth, as the
atmosphere filters the ultraviolet rays, coming from the Sun. Thus, it acts as the Earth's protective
armor without which all living things in the world would die. The ozone layer is a matter of
tremendous concern as it profoundly influences the environmental conditions on the planet
surface. The Atmosphere provides the air we breathe, the food we eat, the water we drink and
above all it supports LIFE. Atmosphere is very imperative to sustain life on Earth. To protect the
atmosphere is possible and simple, avoid polluting the air and water basically. Fight global
warming by planting more trees and keeping your surrounding clean. You can reduce fuel
consumption by using energy efficient appliances. We can preserve the atmosphere by practicing
and encouraging good hygiene, reducing greenhouse gases and emissions that are going into the
air. Thu’s there are several solutions and ways that we can practice to protect the Earth's
atmosphere. Effort is the key in life to your success.
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Technical Writing
‘Pipedrive’s documentation is very well instructed, which makes it easy to follow. They
breakdown things under different headings and use different content blocks as well. I’d also
highlight how they use bold in certain in parts. They’ve implanted the golden rules of content
marketing in a technical setting!’
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Overall Impression
of the language features
based on the samples provided
Formal Register:
Usually it has rules and also restricted in writing. It has many components of the formal register
involve the use of standard grammar. Formal writing is probably the most difficult type of writing.
It is impersonal, meaning it is not written for a specific person and is written without emotion.
Informal Register:
Informal writing is written in the way we talk to our friends and family. We use informal writing
to someone we know very well. Some kinds of writing can be written in informal style. It
indicates the freedom of writing you can do whatever you want because it has not rules.
Neutral:
A neutral register is used to deliver facts, It prefers both formal and informal register in writing.
But also have difficulty when it comes the proper way of writing.
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Acknowledgement
On behalf of my member we acknowledge the big rule of www.google.com for providing our
samples which indicated in our output. We continue supporting google Philippines giving some
examples and definition, it has really big help to us students who don’t know.
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