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We may not know what we are using but in everyday English, we use many words that help us be more polite. In this article, we will take a look at these titles.
What Are Honorifics and Titles?
Honorifics and titles are words or phrases used to show respect or honor for someone's position, status, or achievements. We usually use them before people's names or sometimes on their own.
Why Do We Use Honorific Titles?
We usually use honorific titles because we want to be polite and show respect. They are typically used in formal or polite situations, such as in business, academia, or government. Pay attention to the examples:
Honorific Titles
There are many honorific titles in English but the most important ones are:
- Mr.
- Miss
- Ms.
- Mrs.
Mr. is used to address a man politely. It can be followed by a person's first name or last name. Here is an example:
Miss is used to talk about a girl who is not married. For example:
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Ms. is used to refer to a woman without indicating whether she is married or not.
Mrs. is used to talk about a woman who is married. For example:
In some contexts, some honorific royal titles are used, such as:
- King
- Queen
- Prince
- Princess
King is used to refer to a man who rules a country. For example:
Queen is used to refer to a woman who rules a country or the king's wife. For example:
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Prince is used to call the son of a king and queen. Here is an example:
Princess is used to refer to the king and queen's daughter. For example:
Tip!
Remember, honorific titles start with a capital letter.
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Honorific titles are used to call someone politely. Such as:
- Mr., Miss, Mrs., Ms.
- King, Queen, Prince, Princess
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