The underlined word/phrase is an example of _______.

Question

The last words the deceased uttered was “sho’t left”.

A.
Colloquialism

B.
Slang

C.
Judgmental language

D.
Jargon

Answer 1

The underlined phrase "sho’t left" is an example of A. Colloquialism.

While it could also be considered slang, colloquialism is a broader term that refers to informal words or phrases that are specific to a particular region or group, making it the more accurate choice in this context.