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Formal/Informal Writing
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1.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When writing formally, one should avoid using: (a)
Answer explanation
Avoid contractions (e.g., didn't, won't, can't, they're, etc.); instead, write: did not, will not, cannot, they are, etc.
Trade phrasal verbs for academic words (e.g., use cancel instead of call off).
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"Don't register for classes yet."
How could the sentence above be written to produce a formal style and tone?
One should not register for classes yet.
You don't need to register for classes yet.
You shouldn't register for classes yet.
Answer explanation
When writing formally, refrain from using first-person (e.g., I or me) or second-person (e.g., you) pronouns.
Also, do not use contractions.
Tags
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
"According to Forbes, many who graduate from trade school come out with little to no student debt."
What is the phrasal verb in the sentence above?
many who
from trade school
come out
student debt
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
4.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
"According to Forbes, many who graduate from trade school come out with little to no student debt."
Write a word (as many 1-word answers you can think of) to replace the phrasal verb "come out."
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CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.L.9-10.5
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
"In this article, the author talks about...."
Write a more formal term for "talks about."
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Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2D
6.
FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Identify the informal term/language in this sentence:
"We observed the performance from a balcony seat."
Tags
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
7.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Rewrite this sentence in active voice:
"The balloon was inflated by the scientists."
Evaluate responses using AI:
OFF
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.1
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