Formal and informal language usage

I apologize for

• Sorry for

• Unfortunately

• We regret to inform you that

• Please

• I’d be grateful if you could.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

In which situation would you most likely use informal language?

• writing in your friend's yearbook

• writing a book review

• writing a letter to a politician

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CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

Which of the following sentences are formal? Tick the box.

• The project will be completed next year.

• I showed that his arguments didn't hold water.

• I wonder why he put up with those terrible conditions for so long.

• Five more tests will be necessary before the experiment can be concluded.

• It is possible to consider the results from a different viewpoint.

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CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

Opportunity

• Formal

• Informal

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CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2E

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

CCSS.W.9-10.2E

In the introduction of a formal letter you must

• give your name and address

• state the reason for writing the letter

• ask the reader to keep in touch

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CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

Which is more formal?

• What's up?

• How are you?

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CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.5.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.9-10.1D

I start a letter with Dear Ms Smith. What's the correct sign off?

• Yours sincerely
• Yours faithfully
• Regards
• Yours faithfuly

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CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.L.2.3A

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

I would like to apply...

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CCSS.L.4.3C

CCSS.SL.4.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.1D

What type of formal communication network maintains a direct contact between subordinates and their immediate bosses?

• All-channel network
• Star network
• Chain network
• Wheel network

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CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.SL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

Which is the correct way to address an email to your teacher?

• Yo Mrs. Russell,

• Hey, I have a question.

• Dear Mrs. Russell,

• Dear Mrs. Russell

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CCSS.L.2.3

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E