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Survey shows frequent use of SMS abbreviations affects written language

The frequent use of SMS abbreviations has affected the written language of Singapore youth, according to a study by second year Media and Communications students of the Singapore Polytechnic, reports Channel News Asia.

"The study, covered the topic of Singapore Youth and their Mobile lifestyles, showed that the majority of the 800 youths interviewed use SMS abbreviations on chatlines, forums, to take notes and write e-mail.

Nora Melissa, project team member, said, "78 percent of our respondents said that they were affected by SMS abbreviations and it affected their regular work and the things that they do, because they are so used to SMS lingo every time they communicate with their peers."

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