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Teens 4 (FB!) | U7B: Reading Comprehension

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What are three names for chatspeak?

Internet slang, netspeak, SMS language.

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Where can you use chatspeak?

In chat rooms, in e-mails or in text messages.

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Why did people start using chatspeak?

Because they wanted a short and easier way to write messages.

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What is important to remember when writing chatspeak?

To make sure the receiver of the message understands it.

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What do smileys show?

They show how you are feeling without using words.

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What are some of the problems with text messages?

The keyboard on a mobile is small and this makes writing difficult. Also, they used to be expensive.

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Is it fast to write in chatspeak?

Yes, it is.

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How can you use chatspeak?

You can type one letter and it can mean a whole word. You can shorten words or phrases to letters, etc.

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Are there set rules to chat speak?

No, there aren't.

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What effect do smileys have on your chatspeak?

They make it more interesting.

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What's the meaning of "2DAY"?

Today

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What's the meaning of "2NITE"?

Tonight

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What's the meaning of "B4"?

Before

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What's the meaning of "GR8"?

Great

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What's the meaning of "L8"?

Late

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What's the meaning of "L8R"?

Later

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