Which Sentence Is More Formal?
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6th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is more formal?
The president and prime minister discussed new trade regulations and announced that they were in agreement.
The president and prime minister discussed new trade regulations and announced that they were on the same page.
Tags
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is more formal?
A tropical cyclone is a strong circular storm that begins over warm oceans near the equator.
A tropical cyclone is a real big storm that begins over warm oceans near the equator.
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CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is more formal?
The student council requested that more lockers be installed ASAP to accommodate the incoming freshman class.
The student council requested that more lockers be installed immediately to accommodate the incoming freshman class.
Tags
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.W.6.2E
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.8.1D
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is more formal?
It can be difficult to convince patients to make lifestyle changes that will improve their health.
It is like pulling teeth to convince patients to make lifestyle changes that will improve their health.
Tags
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
CCSS.SL.8.6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is more formal?
Tomorrow's lunar eclipse is going to knock your socks off.
Tomorrow's lunar eclipse promises to be an impressive sight.
Tags
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
CCSS.W.7.2E
CCSS.W.8.1D
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is more formal?
California, a.k.a. the Golden State, is the most populous state in the United States.
California, sometimes called the Golden State, is the most populous state in the country.
Tags
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.SL.8.6
CCSS.W.7.1D
CCSS.W.8.1D
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which sentence is more formal?
Natalie didn't enter student politics until her junior year.
Natalie did not enter student politics until her junior year.
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CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.W.8.2E
CCSS.SL.7.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
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