Select all of the characteristics that distinguish standard English from nonstandard English.

Aspelled and pronounced correctly
Bincludes only necessary language shortcuts
Cverb tenses consistent
Dshows agreement in person and number
Eunderstood by a narrow segment of the population

F. acceptable to the educated community

G. is always formal

H. is more specialized

Verified Answer :

A, B, C, D, F and G are characteristics of standard English.

Answer:

A. spelled and pronounced correctly

B. includes only necessary language shortcuts

C. verb tenses consistent

D. shows agreement in person and number

F. acceptable to the educated community

G. is always formal