The pronunciation of English practised by the educated people at the public schools came to be called____________?
Correct answer: B. Received Pronunciation
- A. Standard English
- B. Received Pronunciation
- C. Standard pronunciation
- D. Recognized pronunciation
Explanation
Received Pronunciation, or RP, was the traditional prestige pronunciation associated with educated speakers and public-school usage in Britain. It is a pronunciation standard, not the broader language variety called Standard English.
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