Formal vs. Informal

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.

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

Formal or informal? 
Ya'll ok? 

• Formal

• Informal

Formal or Informal? 
I feel quite well, thank you. 

• formal

• informal

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.

Which sentence changed the following sentence to informal language? “I regret that I have been otherwise occupied every time you have contacted me.”

• I've been busy.

• I have much to do.

• I'm sorry I've been busy every time you have tried to reach me.

• I have not been able to contact you.

Choose the place where you would most likely use informal language:

• An art gallery

• An amusement park

• A wedding

• A graduation ceremony

Instead of saying, “there’s something else”, the formal word to use would be:

• Furthermore

• Sincerely

• Verify

• Ensure