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HEADLINES LANGUAGE
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
What do you know about British newspapers?
• What are the two main types called?• What differences are there between them?• Are there similarly clear distinctions between
types of newspapers in your country?
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
Headlines in English can be difficult to understand. They often use ungrammatical or incomplete sentences. Let’s see some
examples.
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
Noun phrases with no verb
Cameron has been elected Prime Minister
There will be/is an heir at last
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
No articles
A Waterford boy saves his sister’s life
A seagull flew off with a cat.
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
No verb to be
Is it the beginning of the end?
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
It’s climate change decision time.
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
Simple present is used for both present and past events.
Astronauts landed, collected rocks and planted the flag. An army vehicle has
disappeared.
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
Abbreviations
The Japanese have bombed Hawaii. They have declared war…
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
To infinitives to refer to the future.
She will marry her prince
… will be broadcast…
Helena Manrubia. EOI Cartagena
Headlines are also fond of plays on words