REGISTERS

•refer to the variations in

language which reflect the
particular situation, the goals of
communication, and the
relationship between the
speakers.
 5 LANGUAGE OF
REGISTERS
1.Frozen
2.Formal
3.Consultative
4.Casual
5.Intimate
 1. FROZEN
• This style of communications rarely or
never changes. It is “frozen” in time
and content.
• We use the frozen register in prayers,
citing sections from our constitution,
oath, and even speaking verses from
the bible.
 EXAMPLE
(Recited by everybody)
• We, the athletes representing the
different athletic units in the School
Sports Program of the Division of
Escalante City, do hereby declare
that we are amateurs and do
pledge ourselves to compete in this
 2. FORMAL
• This language is used in formal
settings and is one way in nature.
This use of language usually follows
a commonly accepted format.
• We use formal register in one way
communication like introducing
between two strangers, speeches,
 EXAMPLE
(Introducing between two
strangers)
• Richard, I’d like you to meet my
friend Roy. He’s my roommate in
college.
• Roy, I would like to introduce my
 3. CONSULTATIVE
• This is a standard form of
communications. Users engage in a
mutually accepted structure of
communications. It is a professional
discourse.
• We use consultative register in two-way
participation like talking to doctor to
patient, superior to subordinate, and
 EXAMPLE
(Superior to Subordinate)
• Excuse me, Peter. We seem to be having a
problem with the dela Cruz account. We’d
better get together to discuss the
situation.
• That’s a good idea Ms. Dominguez, would
4 o’clock suit you?
 4. CASUAL
•This is informal language
used by peers and friends.
Slang, vulgarities and
colloquialisms are normal.
•We use casual register in very
informal situations like
 EXAMPLE
(Friend to Friend)
• Hi Charlie, can you give me a
hand?
• Sure Peter. What’s up?
• I can’t get this to work.
• Why don’t you try to use a
 5. INTIMATE
• This communication is private. It
is reserved for close family
members or intimate people.
• We use intimate register in
private communication that
involves a husband and a wife or
 EXAMPLE
(Wife to Husband)
• Hi honey, how was your day?
• Great. We got a lot done. And
yours?
• Fine, but stressful. Pass me that
magazine, please.
•What kind of value do we
project when we are using the
formal or consultative register?
• In using formal or consultative
registers, we project the value of
politeness and even respect to
 QUIZ A
Directions: Choose the best
statement based on the situation.
Then, determine the language
register used as frozen, casual,
consultative, formal, or intimate.
(2 points each number)
 QUIZ
1. (Company director to
employee)
a. Hey, get over here.
b. Ms. Brown, could you come
here for a moment.
c. Jane, I need to talk to you.
 QUIZ
2. (One colleague to another)
a.Excuse me, do you think you
could possibly give me a hand.
b.Excuse me, could you give me a
hand.
c.Give me a hand.
 QUIZ
3. (Boyfriend to Girlfriend)
a.Hurry up!
b.Pardon me, can you please
get ready?
c.Shall we go my dear?
 QUIZ
4. (Speaker to audience)
a. Feel your butt on the chair.
b. Please have a seat.
c. Shut up!
 QUIZ
5. (Priest to churchgoer)
a. The Lord is with you.
b. Say what angels?
c. What’s up ladies and
gentlemen.
 QUIZ B
Directions: Determine the
language expected of the
communicative style. (1 point
each number)
 QUIZ
1.Oh, Bob. Just a
moment! Listen, you
know… well… what
was with that off-key
comment last night?
2. Excuse me, Ms.
Anderson. As I
understand the task, we
need to focus on
improving our delivery
3. Goodbye. We
look forward to
seeing you again.
4. I’m sick and
tired of your
crap.
5. No law shall be
passed abridging the
freedom of speech.
6. Hello, Mr.
Smith. How are
you this morning?
7. Hey, darlin’,
pour me cuppa
tea.
8. Good morning. I’ll
let Dr. Helen know
you are here.
9. Hey, Jack.
What’s up?
10. Take this all of
you and drink from
it. This is the cup of
my blood.
 ANSWERS – QUIZ A
1.B CONSULTATIVE
2.B CASUAL
3.C INTIMATE
4.B FORMAL
5.A FROZEN
 ANSWERS –
1.Casual
QUIZ B
2.Consultative
3.Formal
4.Intimate
5.Frozen
6.Consultative
7.Intimate
8.Formal
9.Casual
10.
Frozen