Formal vs Informal English

Quiz
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English
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10th - 11th Grade
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Hard
+10
Standards-aligned
Margaret Anderson
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15 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When speaking to the following people, who would you use formal language with?
All of these people
The president
A security guard
The school principal
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
I can use the phrase "get hurt" in formal writing.
True
False
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What would be the formal synonym for ask?
receive
ensure
request
commence
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Pick the combination of words that are informal:
due to and require
assist and receive
occupied and possess
help and give
Tags
CCSS.SL.11-12.6
CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Pick the combination of words that are formal:
verify and request
ask and because
won't and need
busy and sorry
Tags
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the sentence that uses formal language:
I don't care if you do it or not.
Just yell if you have any problems.
A loss of your name tag should be reported immediately.
Lots of kids love that kind of music.
Tags
CCSS.SL.9-10.6
CCSS.W.11-12.1D
CCSS.W.11-12.2E
CCSS.W.9-10.1D
CCSS.W.9-10.2E
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