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Writing
Let’s write.

Oh dear! I just
received a text Grandpa, I think
from a friend but the text is saying
I don’t understand ‘Can’t wait to see
the message. you next month.
What does it say? My wife and I look
forward to having
you for dinner at
our place.’

Most people own a mobile
phone to make communication
easier. So, when you send How do you know what
messages, do you use people are trying to
standard English? say if you don’t write
in full sentences?

Text messaging is very popular among those who use mobile phones.
However, the use of text language can affect the proper use of the English
language. What should we do about this?

Rewrite these text messages correctly.
Remember, it is always
1. Hi, hw r u? 4. C u l8r important to be clear in
2. Wht r u doin? 5. Gd n8 your messages so that the
receiver does not misread
3. Shll v meet 2moro? 6. Gr8! Hope or misunderstand your
2 c u there messages.

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