Formal and Informal Language

When do we use formal language?

• When talking to a friend

• When writing a letter to a family member

• When writing an email to the principal

• When texting

When do we use informal language?

• When talking to your boss

• When writing a report

• When chatting with a friend

• When writing an email to a colleague

What kind of language should you use when talking to a stranger or an acquaintance?

• Formal

• Informal

When can you use contractions and abbreviations?

• Formal

• Informal

What kind of punctuation is allowed in Formal writing?

• Ellipsis

• Exclamation marks

• Hyphens-dashes

• Simple but never expressive

Which of these expressions can be used in Formal writing?

• Hey!

• Okay..

• That's all!

• None of the above

Can you use short, minor sentences in Informal writing?

• Yes

• No

What kind of voice is used in Formal writing?

• Active Voice

• Passive Voice

Identify the following sentences as formal or informal:

1. The girl whom I met in Singapore was interested in working in Australia.

• Formal

• Informal

2. She’s decided to accept the job.

• Formal

• Informal