Formal vs. Informal Language

Which is not considered part of informal language?

• talking with a friend
• using slang
• personal writing
• writing an essay in school

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CCSS.L.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Which is not considered part of formal language?

• using correct grammar
• not always concerned about using correct grammar
• more advanced vocabulary
• official documents

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CCSS.L.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Choose the sentence that uses informal language:

• It was clearly indicated in the document
• I regret to inform you...
• Should you have a problem, please feel free to call.
• Give me the salt, will ya?

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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

Choose the sentence that uses formal language:

• I don't care if you do it or not.
• Just yell of you have any problems.
• A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.
• Lots of kids love that kind of music.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Pick the combination of words that are formal:

• verify and request
• ask and because
• won't and need
• busy and sorry

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

Pick the combination of words that are informal:

• due to and require
• assist and receive
• occupied and possess
• help and give

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CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

What would be the formal word for ask?

• receive
• ensure
• request
• commence

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

What would be the informal word for inform?

• busy
• tell
• check
• get

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CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

Which pair of informal and formal words is not a match?

• busy/occupied
• check/make sure
• begin/receive
• sorry/regret

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which sentence is the formal way of saying, “He asked for more cash.”

• He wants more money.
• Better give him more dough.
• I need some extra bucks.
• He requested more money.

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CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D