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Which of the following describes the term slang?

formal English
nonstandard English
appropriate language
uncommon contractions

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Answer:

Nonstandard English is the option that describes the term "slang".

Step-by-step explanation:

Slang is a type of language that consists of words and phrases regarded as very informal, nonstandard register, usually restricted to a particular group of people. Slang is most commoly used in speech rather than in written language because is not part of standard vocabulary.

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