Idiomatic language

[Kay M.]

Test No. incompl/advan-5 "Learning tips and instructions", question 5

You don't have to read just novels but also newspapers so that you can see example of ......... language.

(a) idiomatic
(b) automatic
(c) axiomatic
(d) dogmatic

Test No. incompl/advan-5 "Learning tips and instructions", answer 5

You don't have to read just novels but also newspapers so that you can see example of idiomatic language.

Correct answer: (a) idiomatic
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Could you please give me a definition for idiomatic?

Kay M.

[Torsten]

Idiomatic language is reflects the way native speakers communicate. So, idiomatic English is 'real' or authentic English.
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[Flashjet]

Even though I have got it right considering that all the other three options seemed awfully misfit. However I still do not completely agree with the statement; for I believe there are usually more examples of idiomatic language in a novel then in a newspaper.

Don't you agree?

[Torsten]

Yes, I agree with you.
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[TheLearner]

That's the reason, I didn't choose idiomatic as it is not factual. I think dogmatic which means "characterized by assertion of unproved or unprovable principles" is more appropriate. You can find these in the opinion and even in the news story pages of the newspaper.

[Yankee]

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In my opinion, this test sentence could use a good bit of editing.
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[Nessie]

[Alan]

Hi Nessie,

Looks like some slip of the pen here. It should probably be either 'reflects' on its own or 'is reflected in the way'. You can take your pick.

Alan
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[Nessie]

Thanks a lot, Alan
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