Formal and Informal Language (REL)

Formal English: We use it when writing essays for school, cover letters to apply for jobs, or emails and letters at work.

• True

• False

Choose all the verbs you think are informal.

• say sorry

• apologise

• find out

• discover

Choose all the verbs you think are formal.

• think about

• consider

• show up

• arrive

Choose all the transitions words/ phrases that are formal.

• In my opinion

• I think

• Plus/Also

• Moreover/ Furthermore

Choose the transition words that are informal.

• But

• Hoewever

• So

• Therefore

Is the following sentence an example of formal or informal writing?

I didn’t need any help.

• formal

• informal

Is the following sentence an example of formal or informal writing?

Let’s watch some TV this weekend.

• Formal

• Informal

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.

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.

The phrase “a number of things” is formal for:

• Something
• One
• Lots of stuff
• Too much to count