Formal vs. Informal

How good do you think you are at recognizing formal and informal language?

• I'm a pro!

• I've got this!

• I need more practice!

• I don't know what I'm doing.

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

The phrase “a number of things” is formal for:

• Something

• One

• Lots of stuff

• Too much to count

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Which statement is more formal?

• This movie stinks!

• I do not enjoy this movie.

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Formal language is is more appropriate than informal language in all situations.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

I would be grateful if you could send me more details about the voting process.

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E

Is the sentence below formal or informal language?

Good morning students, my name is Mrs. Sanchez and I am your new science teacher.

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.2E

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Is the sentence below formal or informal language?

The girl whom I met in Florida last summer was interested in working with young children.

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Is the sentence below formal or informal language?

The solar system formed around 4.6 billion years ago.

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.6

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.SL.8.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

Is the sentence below formal or informal language?

I was like, "How long is your vacation gonna last?"

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.1D

CCSS.W.8.2E

Is the sentence below formal or informal language?

Hey! Whatcha doing?

• Formal

• Informal

Tags

CCSS.SL.7.6

CCSS.W.6.1D

CCSS.W.7.1D

CCSS.W.7.2E

CCSS.W.8.2E