Formal and Informal Writing

Which is not considered part of informal language?

• talking with a friend
• using slang
• personal writing
• writing an essay in school

Which is not considered part of formal language?

• using correct grammar
• not always concerned about using correct grammar
• more advanced vocabulary
• official documents

Choose the sentence that uses informal language:

• It was clearly indicated in the document
• I regret to inform you...
• Should you have a problem, please feel free to call.
• Give me the salt, will ya?

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.

Pick the combination of words that are formal:

• verify and request
• ask and because
• won't and need
• busy and sorry

Pick the combination of words that are informal:

• due to and require
• assist and receive
• occupied and possess
• help and give

What would be the formal word for ask?

• receive
• ensure
• request
• commence

What would be the informal word for inform?

• busy
• tell
• check
• get

Which pair of informal and formal words is not a match?

• busy/occupied
• check/make sure
• begin/receive
• sorry/regret

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.