Headlines language

HEADLINES LANGUAGE

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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.

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Noun phrases with no verb

Cameron has been elected Prime Minister

There will be/is an heir at last

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A Waterford boy saves his sister’s life

A seagull flew off with a cat.

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No verb to be

Is it the beginning of the end?

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It’s climate change decision time.

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Simple present is used for both present and past events.

Astronauts landed, collected rocks and planted the flag. An army vehicle has

disappeared.

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Abbreviations

The Japanese have bombed Hawaii. They have declared war…

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To infinitives to refer to the future.

She will marry her prince

… will be broadcast…

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Headlines are also fond of plays on words