Question

Which of the following describes the term slang?

formal English
nonstandard English
appropriate language
uncommon contractions

Answer 1

Non-standard English would probably be the best answer

Answer 2

The correct answer is nonstandard English.

By definition, slang is a type of language that is very informal. Its main characteristic is that is typically used by a certain group of people and in a specific context.

Another main characteristic is that slang is most commonly used in speech rather than in writing.