register
In linguistics and TOEFL contexts, register describes the specific variety or level of formality of a language used in a particular social or professional situation. It determines the choice of vocabulary, grammar, and tone based on the relationship between the speakers and the context of the communication.
예시
3 / 5You should use a casual register when texting your brother.
It is appropriate to use informal language when messaging a family member.
The professor maintained a formal register throughout the entire lecture.
The teacher used very professional and serious language during the class.
I accidentally used an informal register in my application letter, which was a mistake.
I made the error of using too much slang in my professional job application.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of a 'cash register' at a store. Just as a cash register records different prices, a linguistic register 'records' the different levels of formality required for a conversation.
빠른 퀴즈
The student was told that using 'gonna' and 'wanna' was not appropriate for a formal academic ______.
정답!
정답은: register
예시
You should use a casual register when texting your brother.
everydayIt is appropriate to use informal language when messaging a family member.
The professor maintained a formal register throughout the entire lecture.
formalThe teacher used very professional and serious language during the class.
I accidentally used an informal register in my application letter, which was a mistake.
informalI made the error of using too much slang in my professional job application.
This essay lacks the appropriate academic register for a university submission.
academicThe paper does not use the sophisticated style required for college-level work.
Learning to switch into a business register is essential for corporate success.
businessIt is necessary to learn how to speak professionally to do well in a company.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
high register
very formal or sophisticated language
low register
informal or common everyday language
register shift
the act of changing language style mid-conversation
자주 혼동되는 단어
Dialect refers to language variation based on geography or social group, while register refers to variation based on the situation or context.
Registration is the act of signing up for something, whereas register in this context is a linguistic style.
사용 참고사항
Use this word when discussing how someone's tone or word choice changes depending on who they are talking to. It is a common concept in sociolinguistics and language exams like TOEFL.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often confuse 'register' (the style) with 'registration' (the process). Additionally, don't confuse it with 'dialect'; you can speak the same dialect in different registers.
암기 팁
Think of a 'cash register' at a store. Just as a cash register records different prices, a linguistic register 'records' the different levels of formality required for a conversation.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'regesta', meaning 'things recorded', which later evolved in the 1960s to describe linguistic varieties.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In English-speaking cultures, failing to use a formal register with superiors or in legal settings can be interpreted as a sign of disrespect or poor education.
빠른 퀴즈
The student was told that using 'gonna' and 'wanna' was not appropriate for a formal academic ______.
정답!
정답은: register
관련 문법 규칙
관련 표현
관련 단어
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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