Formal vs. Informal Language

Open Ended

Does it even matter whether you use formal or informal language in a situation? Why or why not?

Open Ended

Make a list of at least three (3) specific cases in which Formal Language should be used.

Multiple Select

Choose the FORMAL ones from these options:

• Good afternoon. I'm interested in applying for the vacancy. Please may I have an application form?

• Alright. You got any jobs on offer?

• Hello, my name is ___. I would like to enquire about the job advertised.

• Hey. I heard you've got jobs available. How do I apply?

Multiple Choice

You walk into a fast food restaurant, attempting to get a job. What should you say to the person behind the counter?

• Whassup? You're hiring, yeah?

• Hi, my name is _____. I am interested in applying for a job here.

• Good day, Boss Man! Hire me and you won't regret it.

Open Ended

You want to impress the manager of a business when you come for your interview. When shaking her hand, what would be one (appropriate thing to say?

Multiple Select

You're in an interview and the manager asks you a question, but you didn't hear him because of some noise outside. What could you say?

• 'Wait, what? I didn't hear you.'

• 'I'm sorry; I didn't hear you. Can you repeat that, please?'

• 'Huh?'

• 'What?!'

• 'Could you repeat that, please? I couldn't hear you.'

Multiple Select

The word, "Hey" is informal . When we're trying to get a job, or we're in another formal environment, what can we say instead?

• Good morning

• Alright!

• Hello

• What's up?

• Hey there!

Multiple Choice

Formal or Informal:

'Hey! Whatcha doing?'

• FORMAL

• INFORMAL

Multiple Choice

Formal or Informal:

'Man, I'm starving. When's dinner?'

• FORMAL

• INFORMAL

Multiple Choice

Choose the MOST suitable expression to complete the sentence:

I ____ to share my thoughts on how your company's overall level of productiviy can be improved.

• want

• would like

• am ever so highly desirous of being able 

Multiple Choice

Which is the MOST formal phrase?

• Thanks a lot for your help.

• Thank you for your help, bredda!

• Thank you for your assistance.

Multiple Select

If you are writing a FORMAL email when applying for a job, which greetings could you start your email with?

• Dear Sir or Madam

• Dear Mr ___

• Hi there

• To whom it may concern

• No greeting is necessary

Multiple Select

When ending a FORMAL letter, how could you finish it?

• Bye

• Yours sincerely

• From (your name)

• yours faithfully

• Kind regards