Question

Imagine that you are writing a text message to your older brother letting him know that you have borrowed his bicycle. Choose the type of language that would be most appropriate to use.

A) Gibberish
B) Formal Language
C) Slang
D) Jargon
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Answer 1

C - Slang

Step-by-step explanation:

Gibberish is typically only used by young children. Not appropriate here since you're likely not talking about a 3-5 year old.

Formal language is typically only used in a professional setting or with people you're not familiar with (i.e. not your family or friends)

Jargon is like slang, but it's used in a professional setting. Doctors use jargon when talking about diseases. Ex: A "JT" is a joint. This isn't slang you'd use unless you were in their workplace.

It's slang because we use slang when talking to someone we're familiar with and in a non-formal situation. Borrowing a bike from our brother is non-formal, and we're familiar with him.