Formal and Informal Language Quiz

Which phrase is formal?

• Hey buddy!

• Respectfully yours,

• Catch ya later!

• What's up?

Select the formal salutation for a business email.

• Hey!

• Hi there,

• Dear [Name],

• Yo!

Choose the informal equivalent of 'I am displeased.'

• I'm not happy.

• I'm irritated.

• I'm upset.

• All of the above.

In a formal report, you should use:

• Abbreviations.

• Full phrases.

• Slang.

• Casual language.

Identify the formal closing for a letter.

• Later!

• See ya!

• Sincerely,

• Bye for now,

Which is an informal greeting?

• Good morning,

• Hello,

• Hi,

• Greetings,

Find the formal version of 'I'm sorry.'

• My bad.

• Oops!

• I apologize.

• Sorry about that.

Which is more formal?

• Gonna

• Going to

• Wanna

• Gotta

In academic writing, it is best to:

• Use colloquial expressions.

• Use first-person perspective.

• Avoid contractions.

• Include personal anecdotes.

Choose the formal term for 'a lot.'

• Tons

• Loads

• Numerous

• Heaps