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If I am not sure how to figure out if I have used standard English in an argument, one strategy I can use is...

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here are my suggestions: (answer in explanation)

Step-by-step explanation:

If you have any native English-speaking friends or acquaintances, it might be helpful to ask them to read it.

You can also view it with a program like Grammarly, I know that is helpful for a lot of people (including native English speakers)

You can also follow a few main ideas that standard English has a pattern of:

- not using too many contractions (like you're, they'd)

- not using slang (like y'all)

- complete/full sentences

- usually longer words and sentences

- think of how you would speak to a government official (act like your argument is formal, and is being told to someone with the power to change something)

- fewer abbreviations (you probably shouldn't use ASAP or lol in your argument)

- check for correct spelling

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Step-by-step explanation:

Speak slowly

Use short sentences and easy vocabulary

Use simpler word and phrases

Minimize the number of negatives in a sentence

Use key terms consistently

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